Gold Futures End Higher On Expectations Of Dovish Fed Policy

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today as investors expect upcoming US economic data to push the Federal Reserve (Fed) toward a more dovish stance in December, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Anwar, Ethiopian President To Drive Relations In A New Direction

From Saraswathi Muniappan

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie Amde, who had an official meeting today, have agreed to propel the Putrajaya-Addis Ababa relations in a new direction.

Malaysia To Champion Islamic Fintech, Climate-oriented Sukuk By 2040 -- DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aspires to be the global benchmark for regulation, innovation and Islamic environmental, social and governance (ESG) as well as a centre of excellence for Islamic fintech (financial technology) and climate-oriented sukuk by 2040, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Malaysia Attracts RM285.2 Bln Approved Investments In 9M 2025 -- MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has attracted RM285.2 billion in approved investments from January to September 2025 (9M 2025), a 13.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase against the same period in 2024.

Malaysia-US ART Supports Stable Trade-- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) is a sovereign, rules-based mechanism that reinforces Malaysia’s ability to sustain stable, predictable commercial ties with major economies, especially at a time when unilateral tariff actions are becoming the norm.

AAX’s Maiden Istanbul Flight Sees Strong Two-way Demand

From Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

ISTANBUL (TURKIYE), Nov 17 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X’s (AAX) inaugural flight to Istanbul, Turkiye, recorded strong demand in both directions, with the outbound Kuala Lumpur flight operating at 81 per cent capacity and the return flight nearly 89 per cent full.

FBM KLCI Slightly Higher At The Close

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended slightly higher on Monday amid choppy trading throughout the day, lifted by mild buying interest in selected heavyweights.  

PIDM Appoints Abu Huraira Abu Yazid As Chairman Effective Nov 15

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia (PIDM) has appointed Datuk Abu Huraira Abu Yazid as its chairman, effective Nov 15, 2025, succeeding Datuk Seri Zukri Samat, who retired.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade Sideways Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade sideways, as traders wait for the upcoming export estimate figures, a trader said.

Rubber Market Expected To Trade Higher Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade higher next week due to the onset of the Northeast Monsoon season, said industry expert Denis Low.

Moratorium On Raw REE Export Aimed At Supporting Midstream Industry Development - NRES

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The government has decided to impose a moratorium on the export of raw rare-earth elements (REE) for a short-term phase from 2025 to 2027 to support the development of the midstream industry.

Timor-Leste Eyes ASEAN Partners For Greater Sunrise Project

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste has invited ASEAN investors to participate in the development of the Greater Sunrise gas field project, which is expected to open new investment opportunities and strengthen local industry participation, said its Ambassador to Malaysia, Lisualdo Gaspar.