Bursa Malaysia Strengthens Cooperation With Regulators To Reduce Risk Of Foreign Fund Sell-Offs

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia, together with regulatory authorities, is working closely to enhance market efficiency, vibrancy, and accessibility for investors — including foreign investors — to reduce the risk of sell-offs and foreign fund outflows from the equity market.

Rubber Market Closes Higher On Firmer Crude Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher today, supported by firmer crude oil prices and gains in the Shanghai Futures Exchange, a dealer said.

BNM Governor: Malaysian Economy To Remain On Steady Growth Path Into 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).  

BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintains the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting for 2025. 

Govt Identifying Methods To Minimise Local Vehicle Price Hikes - Lim Hui Ying

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The government is identifying the best methods to mitigate the implications of the increase in local vehicle prices in line with the enforcement of regulation P.U.(A) 402/2019, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Ringgit’s Strong Run Backed By Narrowing Rate Gap, Domestic Resilience

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is seen moving towards the 4.00 to 4.15 level against the greenback by end-2025, after registering a six per cent gain against the US dollar year-to-date, making it the top-performing Asian currency and affirming its steady trajectory.

Government Rules Out Ring-Fencing Policy For Rural Welfare, Infrastructure -- Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The government has no plans to introduce a ring-fencing policy to set a protected minimum allocation for rural welfare and infrastructure programmes such as roads, clinics and hospitals, Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying said.

ITOs Must Submit Information To BNM Before Implementing Premium Readjustments — Lim Hui Ying

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Insurers and takaful operators (ITOs) are required to submit all necessary information to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) for review before implementing premium readjustments, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Urgent Action Needed To Address Intensifying Climate Change Effects - Sultan Nazrin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Scientific and financial resources must be urgently directed towards understanding and addressing the effects of climate change, as extreme weather events are no longer rare but recurring and intensifying, said the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed Amid Steady Crude Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today, taking the cue from steady crude oil prices and losses in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Slightly Lower, Tracking Regional Markets

Govt Plans To Establish Data Centre To Store National Data - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The government plans to establish a dedicated data centre to store all national data to protect information sovereignty, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.