KWAP Appoints Nazaiful Affendi As Chief Strategy And Services Officer

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) has appointed Nazaiful Affendi Zainal Abidin as the chief strategy and services officer (CSSO) effective Nov 1, 2024.

CPO Futures To See Profit-taking Next Week Amid Bullish Rally

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures market is expected to see profit-taking next week following a bullish rally, driven by aggressive buying from hedge funds, said Interband Group of Companies senior palm oil trader Jim Teh.

Volatile Trade Expected For FBM KLCI Futures Next Week

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade in volatile mode next week ahead of the United States (US) Presidential election.

Gold Futures Likely To Be Cautious Due To US Presidential Election

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to be on cautious trading mode as investors are expected to adopt a wait-and-see stance prior to the US presidential election on Nov 5, said dealers. 

IMF Sees Robust 4.6 Pct growth For ASEAN In 2024, Revises Upward Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Growth for countries in ASEAN is forecast to be at a robust 4.6 per cent this year and 4.7 per cent in 2025, largely supported by strong domestic demand and exports, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday.

CPO Futures Hit Fresh 2-year High For Third Consecutive Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Friday, reaching a fresh two-year high for the third consecutive day at above RM4,800 per tonne, amid rising crude oil prices, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Gold Futures Retreat At Close On Profit-Taking

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives retreated at close on Friday as investors booked profits ahead of the US Presidential election next week, said an analyst. 

Pluxee Raises 2025 & 2026 Outlooks, Exceeds Financial Targets

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- French-based company, Pluxee has posted net profit of 133 million euros for the full year, up 64.2 per cent from 81 million euros in the same period of the prior year driven by outstanding performance in fiscal 2024 exceeding all business and financial objectives. (1 euro = RM4.76)

FBM KLCI Futures End Mixed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mixed today. 

Axiata Group's Hans Wijayasuriya To step Down And Become Chief Advisor To Sri Lankan President

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd (Axiata) chief executive officer of telecommunications business and group executive director Dr Hans Wijayasuriya will step down from the company on Jan 15, 2025, having accepted an invitation to be the chief advisor to the Sri Lankan President on digital economy.

Malaysia, Ukraine Discuss Key Sectors For Economic Collaboration In Inaugural Joint Trade Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Ukraine marked a new chapter in bilateral trade relations with the inaugural Malaysia-Ukraine Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting today, with discussions centered on key sectors, including agriculture, aerospace, sustainable palm oil, medical devices and tourism.

Gamuda Unit Bags RM451.4 Mln Contract To Build Cyberjaya Data Centre

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Gamuda Engineering Sdn Bhd, has secured a contract worth RM451.4 million from BCEI Malaysia Sdn Bhd to build a data centre in Cyberjaya.