Johor Steps Up Enforcement, Foreign-Run Business Compounds Surge To RM180,000

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Enforcement actions against foreign-run businesses operating without licences across Johor’s 16 local authorities (PBTs) recorded a significant increase this year, with the value of compounds rising sharply, from RM30,000 in 2024 to RM180,000 in 2025.

KLCI Futures Mostly Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were mostly higher in the early session today. 

Ringgit Higher Versus US Dollar Ahead Of Next US Fed Rate Move

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday amid investors’ cautious sentiment about the US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate next month, an analyst said.

CPO Futures Close Higher, Tracking Firmer Soybean Oil

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Tuesday, tracking stronger soybean oil performance on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), said a trader.

Gold Futures End Lower As December Fed Rate Cut Odds Drop To 40 Pct

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today amid broad risk-off sentiment after investors reacted to a reduced chance of a December Fed rate cut, which now stands at around 40 per cent.

Ringgit Extends Technical Correction, Ends Lower As US Rate Outlook Remains Uncertain

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its technical correction, closing lower against the US dollar today, as traders and investors cashed in amid uncertainty over the United States interest rate outlook.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Broad-based Weakness, Tracking Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Tuesday amid broad-based weakness in the local bourse, in line with regional markets.

Sunway Property, Engie Expand District Cooling Partnership

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Sunway Bhd’s property arm Sunway Property has strengthened its collaboration with low-carbon energy and services provider Engie with the expansion of the Sunway Square district cooling system (DCS) partnership via their joint venture Engie-Sunway DCS Sdn Bhd. 

Ringgit Eases Slightly Against Greenback, Rises Vs Other Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly easier against the US dollar this morning, reflecting a technical correction after its recent gains.

CPO Futures End Mixed Amid New Buying Activities

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mixed on Monday, supported by bargain buying activities after a recent sell-down, said a trader.

Gold Futures End Lower As Hopes For December US Rate Cut Cool

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower as expectations of a US rate cut in December eased, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes. 

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.