Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower, Tracking Regional, Wall Street Downturn

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up yesterday’s gains to close lower on Friday, tracking regional weakness following Wall Street’s downturn as global equities slipped on renewed worries over stretched technology valuations and uncertainty surrounding the US Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.

Malaysia’s Current Account To Strengthen - Kenanga 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s current account position is set to improve with tailwinds strengthening through 2025-2026 and a higher projected surplus of 1.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) versus 1.4 per cent previously.

John Crane Unveils Service Framework To Reduce Downtime, Boost Reliability 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- John Crane, a global leader in rotating equipment solutions and a business unit of Smiths Group plc, has introduced John Crane Performance Plus, a modular service framework designed to optimise equipment performance and deliver measurable operational improvements.

Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bags Four Recognitions At 43rd MSOSH Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bhd (EPIC) has won four prestigious recognitions at the 43rd Malaysia Society for Occupational Safety and Health (MSOSH) Occupational Safety and Health Awards, held at Putrajaya International Convention Centre.

iHerb Launches Month-Long Black Friday Event With Global Discounts Up To 65 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- iHerb, an online retailer for health and wellness products, has kicked off its annual Black Friday sales campaign, launching a month-long promotion that will offer escalating discounts to customers worldwide on vitamins, supplements, beauty products, sports nutrition and other wellness essentials.

Mitsubishi Electric To Transfer Motor, Industrial Units To EBARA In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Mitsubishi Electric has agreed to transfer several key motor and industrial equipment businesses to EBARA Corporation, which marks a major reorganisation of its manufacturing portfolio.

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.

Proton’s EV Contribution To LPNS Boosts Green Tourism Efforts - Aminuddin

NILAI, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The contribution of a Proton e.MAS 7 electric vehicle (EV) to the Negeri Sembilan Tourism Board (LPNS) by the national car maker reinforces the state’s image as a green and sustainable tourism destination ahead of Visit Negeri Sembilan Year 2026 (TMNS2026). 

Bank Islam’s Sadaqa House Provides Scholarships For Orphans, Asnaf And B40 Students

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (Bank Islam), through its globally recognised social finance driver, Sadaqa House, continues to reinforce its commitment to empowering the next generation, especially orphans, asnaf individuals, and the B40 group, through the disbursement of Sadaqa House Scholarship and Education Grant.

EPF Shariah-compliant Savings Account Offers Competitive Dividends

By Farhana Abd Kadir

SHAH ALAM, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Shariah-compliant savings option not only can purify earnings but also provides contributors with competitive dividend yields that will not be detrimental to them, an economist said.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Close Marginally Higher

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia experienced a choppy trading session but settled marginally higher on Thursday, recovering from the previous day’s losses, supported by banking and consumer stocks.

Malaysia Balances Data Centre Growth With Responsible Water, Energy Management -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is proactively managing high water usage by reviewing tariff structures for heavy industries and promoting recycled water and district cooling technologies, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.