The Late Daim: From Ex-Banker And Realtor To Nation's Economic Troubleshooter

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Tun Daim Zainuddin, who passed away this morning at the age of 86, is best known as former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s chief economic troubleshooter.

Daim Zainuddin A Loyal Businessman, Politician

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Former Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin was a loyal businessman and politician and was instrumental in the country's business landscape in the 1980s and 1990s, said former editor-in-chief of the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Datuk Yong Soo Heong.

PM Anwar Arrives In Peru For Official Visit, APEC Leaders Week

LIMA (Peru), Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The aircraft carrying Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim touched down at 11.15 pm local time on Tuesday, marking his official visit to the western South American country.

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar today despite the US Dollar Index’s (DXY) strengthening, which should accelerate demand for the greenback. 

CPO Futures Close Lower On Weaker Export Pace, Snapping Four-day Winning Streak

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped a four-day winning streak to end lower today as a weaker export pace weighed on prices, said a dealer.

PM Anwar Launches Operation Of Proton Assembly Factory In Egypt

CAIRO, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today launched the operation of the Proton Holdings Bhd car assembly plant here.

Ringgit Extends Fall Against Greenback Ahead Of US Inflation Data

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to close lower against the greenback on Tuesday as the American dollar extended its rally ahead of speeches by US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials this week and US inflation data tomorrow, an economist said.

Bank Islam, PMB Investment Forge Strategic Alliance To Expand Shariah-Compliant Investment Opportunities

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- PMB Investment Bhd and Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (BIMB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic collaboration aimed at expanding Shariah-compliant investment opportunities.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Lower On Last-minute Selling

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia failed to sustain the buying momentum seen in most part of the day to end marginally lower on last-minute selling, amid the weaker performance in regional peers.

Malaysia's IPO Surge Reflects Investor Confidence In Local Bourse

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) – Bursa Malaysia Bhd is experiencing a resurgence in initial public offerings (IPOs) as 2024 draws to a close, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the local bourse.

UEM Sunrise Partners Maybank To Launch HomeClick For Seamless Online House Buying Experience

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- UEM Sunrise Bhd has partnered with Maybank to launch HomeClick, an all-in-one online platform designed to enhance the house-buying process and provide purchasers with a seamless, end-to-end experience.

Unit Price Index Of Steel And Metal Down By -0.6 Pct To -4.9 Pct In October -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The unit price index of steel and metal recorded a decrease between -0.6 per and -4.9 per cent in most parts of Malaysia in October 2024, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).