3d ago
From Nor Baizura Basri
GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The growth in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region has been revised upward to 3.1 per cent this year, slightly higher than the earlier forecast of three per cent, supported by resilient trade activity and robust demand for high-tech goods.
3d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama)-- UOB Malaysia and Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd (PAMB) have introduced PRUSupreme Legacy, an insurance plan that supports families with cross-border legacy planning and maximises the value of their inheritance.
3d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) plans to issue a policy document on the broader application of ta`awun (mutual assistance) in takaful by the end of this year, outlining shariah and regulatory requirements to unlock the full potential of the industry in fostering financial resilience and inclusion.
3d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) – The 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings that has just ended in Kuala Lumpur this week offered Malaysia more than just diplomatic theatre.
3d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains for the seventh day on Thursday, opening higher against the US dollar, supported by the much-anticipated 25 basis points cut last night by the US Federal Reserve (US Fed), an analyst said.
3d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-United States (US) trade agreement formalised on Oct 26, 2025 is largely seen as the formalisation of previously provided information, said OCBC.
4d ago
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday, recovering after a significant sell-off earlier in the week as easing tensions between the United States and China reduced geopolitical risks.
4d ago
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened for the fifth straight day against the US dollar and other major currencies, supported by improved risk appetite following the successful conclusion of the ASEAN Summit, which helped boost investor confidence in Malaysia's regional stability and economic integration.
4d ago
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended marginally lower today as investors remained cautious ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later tonight.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has said its close consultation and agreement with the US Treasury reflect existing practices and “do not in any way affect the ability to independently formulate monetary policy, or our ability to safeguard the stability and value of the ringgit.”
4d ago
SKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Darul Ta’zim (PDT) and UEM Lestra Bhd (UEM Lestra) have inked a Cooperation Agreement to develop a one gigawatt (GW) hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Segamat, Johor.
4d ago
From Nor Baizura Basri
GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake a working visit to Gyeongju, South Korea, this Thursday as he leads Malaysia’s delegation to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM), which will begin this Friday.