U Mobile To Implement Malaysia's Second 5G Network - MCMC

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 1 (Bernama) --  The second 5G network in Malaysia will be implemented by U Mobile Sdn Bhd, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said in a statement today.

Gold Futures Retreat At Close On Profit-Taking

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives retreated at close on Friday as investors booked profits ahead of the US Presidential election next week, said an analyst. 

MMAG Aviation Consortium Gets Nod To Establish Leasing Business In Labuan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- MMAG Holdings Bhd's subsidiary MMAG Aviation Consortium Sdn Bhd (MAC) has received the Labuan Financial Services Authority’s (Labuan FSA) approval to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in Labuan to carry on a leasing business.

Kimlun Unit Bags RM128.52 Mln Expressway Upgrading Contract In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Kimlun Corporation Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Kimlun Sdn Bhd has been awarded a RM128.52 million design and build contract by Senai-Desaru Expressway Bhd.

Pluxee Raises 2025 & 2026 Outlooks, Exceeds Financial Targets

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- French-based company, Pluxee has posted net profit of 133 million euros for the full year, up 64.2 per cent from 81 million euros in the same period of the prior year driven by outstanding performance in fiscal 2024 exceeding all business and financial objectives. (1 euro = RM4.76)

FBM KLCI Futures End Mixed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mixed today. 

Axiata Group's Hans Wijayasuriya To step Down And Become Chief Advisor To Sri Lankan President

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd (Axiata) chief executive officer of telecommunications business and group executive director Dr Hans Wijayasuriya will step down from the company on Jan 15, 2025, having accepted an invitation to be the chief advisor to the Sri Lankan President on digital economy.

Ringgit Eases Slightly Against Greenback Ahead Of Non-farm Payroll Data, US Election

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased slightly at the close against the US dollar on Friday ahead of the release of the American non-farm payroll (NFP) data later tonight and the US presidential election next week, said an analyst. 

Bumi Armada Unit Secures RM282.5 Mln Contract To Install Flare Gas Recovery System In North Sea

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Bumi Armada Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Bumi Armada UK Ltd has secured a £50 million (RM282.5 million) contract from EnQuest Heather Ltd.

SD Guthrie Lifts FBM KLCI To End Above Key 1,600 Support Level

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- A rally in plantation stock, SD Guthrie, propelled by a jump in crude palm oil (CPO) price to a fresh 28-month high today, lifted Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index to breach above the key psychological support level of 1,600 on Friday.

Local Rubber Market Ends Lower, Weak Sentiment Regionally

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Friday, influenced by weaker sentiment from regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

NatureAlpha Unveils AI-driven Platform With Private Assets Functionality

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- NatureAlpha has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solution for investors, allowing them to comprehensively assess the biodiversity and nature impacts of their investments across all their asset classes for the first time with the addition of new private assets functionality.