Agreements Worth Over 1.35 Bln Saudi Riyals Signed On Day Two Of Biban 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The second day of the Biban24 forum saw 20 agreements worth more than 1.35 billion Saudi riyals signed. (100 Saudi riyals = RM116.88)

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Lower Crude Oil Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Friday, influenced by a downtrend in crude oil prices and the stronger ringgit against the greenback, a dealer said.

SEA Partners With PMBK To Develop Biofuel Facility In Kelantan

KOTA BHARU, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Standard Energy Asia (SEA) Sdn Bhd and Perbadanan Menteri Besar Kelantan (PMBK) have announced a strategic partnership to develop a state-of-the-art biofuel production facility near Tok Bali Port, Pasir Puteh, Kelantan.

FBM KLCI Marginally Higher At Mid-day

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained marginally higher, tracking Wall Street’s strong overnight performance and aligning with most regional peers.

JS-SEZ On Track To Be Signed On Dec 9 - Onn Hafiz

KULAI, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The joint agreement on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is expected to be signed on Dec 9, 2024, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Local Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Uptrend In Regional Peers

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market continued to close mixed on Thursday, supported by the uptrend in regional rubber futures markets and encouraging Chinese economic data amid China’s affirmation to sustain its economic recovery, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Pulls Back After Recent Rally

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia staged a modest pullback to end lower today, driven by profit-taking after a four-day rally, amid the mostly higher regional market performance, an analyst said.

Narrowing Of Interest Rate Differentials Positive For Ringgit - BNM Governor 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The narrowing of interest rate differentials between Malaysia and advanced economies is positive for the ringgit amid volatility in geopolitical developments, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Malaysia Advised To Prepare Contingency Measures In Anticipation Of US Policy Shifts Under Trump 2.0

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia would be wise to prepare contingency measures in anticipation of potential US policy shifts and targeted tariffs under a Trump 2.0 administration, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Cooperation Between Malaysian And Turkish Printing Firms Boosts Bilateral Relations - Fadillah 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Cooperation between Malaysian and Turkish printing companies  boosts bilateral relations and also strengthens the sharing of expertise and technology, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

RHB Investment Bank Maintains Malaysia 2025 GDP Forecast At 5.0 Pct Post-Trump Win

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd has maintained Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 5.0 per cent based on global assumptions for a Goldilocks backdrop following Donald Trump’s victory in the United States (US) presidential elections.

Southeast Asia's Digital Payment Growth A Game-changer For Consumers, Merchants - Ant International

SINGAPORE, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The digital payment ecosystem in Southeast Asia is advancing rapidly, incorporating game-changing innovative approaches and creating unprecedented opportunities for both consumers and merchants, said international digital services company Ant International.