Banking Stocks Drag Bursa Malaysia Below 1,600 Level

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The fall in shares of banking heavyweights weighed heavily on Bursa Malaysia, causing the index to slip below the crucial 1,600 mark.

Welspun One Invests US$325 Mln To Develop India's Largest Logistics Facility

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Welspun One, India’s fastest-growing new-age logistics and industrial real estate manager, is investing US$325 million in the country’s largest single-location ‘Grade A’ warehousing and industrial park at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Navi Mumbai. (US$1=RM4.43)

Ringgit-Ruble Transactions, Trade Agreement Can Strengthen Malaysia-Russia Economic Ties:

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) – There are untapped business opportunities that Malaysia can explore with Russian businesses, particularly amid concerns about rising tariffs, offering both countries a chance to grow trade volumes and strengthen economic ties.

Local Manufacturing Companies Urged To Heed US Sanctions On Russia - Mohamad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The government has urged local manufacturing companies to take heed of the final destination of goods exported to foreign countries to avoid being affected by the sanctions imposed by the United States (US) on Russia. 

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Steady Oil, Supply Tightness

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed Wednesday, buoyed by steady crude oil prices and concerns over tight rubber supply due to wet weather forecasts, a market source said.

Business Outlook For 4q Remains Positive - MIER

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) has indicated that the business outlook for the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q 2024) remained positive, with the Business Confidence Index (BCI) reaching nearly 105 points. 

Malaysia, Russia To Strengthen Ties, Focusing On Digitalisation, Energy, Trade Opportunities Via ASEAN, BRICS

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies are encouraged to explore the vast opportunities offered by Russian businesses, particularly in digitalisation and information technology (IT), said Roscongress Foundation.

IOI Corp's Operating Profit Remains Stable Amid Uncertainty In Donwstream Sub-segment - MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- IOI Corp Bhd’s operating profit remains stable amid the uncertainty in the downstream sub-segment, driven by the low cost of production among its peers, circa RM2,300-RM2,600 per tonne, MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd said.

Energy-related Sector Among Potential Investments Raked In From PM's Official Visit To S. Korea - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The investment potential generated from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's official visit to South Korea is related to the electric vehicle sector, metals for electric vehicle applications, bio-pharmaceuticals, green technology, and the carbon capture and storage sector, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) today.

CPO Futures End Higher, Tracking Firmer Soybean Oil Futures On CBOT

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Tuesday, tracking the stronger soybean oil market on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), a trader said.

Govt Has Never Neglected Investments In Kedah -- PM Anwar 

From Mohd Shukri Ishak

SEOUL, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The government has never neglected investments in Kedah, it has even suggested to Hyundai Motor and supported its investment in Kulim, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malayan Cement's Net Profit Rises To RM139.44 Mln In 1Q FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Malayan Cement Bhd reported a higher net profit for the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (1Q FY2025), increasing to RM139.44 million, compared to RM96.10 million in the same period in 2023.