Rubber Market Expected To Trade Range-bound Next Week

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade within a narrow range next week as mixed global cues continue to shape sentiment, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

Ringgit Closes At 4.17 Against US Dollar -- Its Strongest Level This Year

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to rise against the US dollar at the close on Friday, touching the 4.17 level -- its strongest level so far this year -- driven by positive Malaysian economic data, steady Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) and weaker US economic data.

Westports, Maybank Islamic Eye China’s Growing Halal Market Worth US$217 Bln

From Amanina Mohamad Yusof

SHANGHAI, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia seeks a stronger role in global halal logistics, major port operator Westports Holdings Bhd is positioning itself to capitalise on China’s rapidly growing halal food and beverage market, projected to reach US$217.10 billion by 2034.(US$1 = RM4.18).

Ringgit Rises Near One-year High Vs US Dollar After BNM Holds OPR

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday, after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) kept the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent, touching the 4.17 level.

PNB Merdeka Ventures Makes ASEAN's Largest Corporate Sustainability Sukuk Issuance

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd has completed the inaugural issuance of the Sustainability Merdeka Sukuk Wakalah under its Merdeka Sukuk Wakalah Programme of up to RM6 billion in nominal value as part of its funding diversification strategy. 

Ringgit Higher After OPR Stays Pat At 2.75 Pct

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher on Thursday, remaining steady at the 4.18 level after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintained the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent during its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of 2025.

SC Names Six Companies For Maiden MyABE Pilot Cohort

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission (SC) has announced six companies selected for the maiden Malaysian ASEAN Business Entity (MyABE) cohort initiative.

ASEAN Must Rethink Its Supply Chain, Strengthen Regional Economic Integration

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must rethink its supply chains and strengthen regional economic integration amid an increasingly uncertain global trade environment, said Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation former executive director, Tan Sri Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria.

ASEAN Should See Itself As One Supply Chain -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN members should view themselves as part of a single, interconnected supply chain in the global semiconductor and manufacturing industries, Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong 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).  

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.

Anwar: Strong Global Partnerships Key To Malaysia’s Semiconductor, E&E Growth

CYBERJAYA, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and ASEAN can only achieve true success if regional trade and investment continue to strengthen, alongside greater focus on new areas such as digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.