Malaysia’s Second 5G Network Poised To Support IIoT, High-bandwidth Sectors - BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, sees potential for Malaysia’s second 5G network to carve out a role as a niche connectivity provider, particularly supporting Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications.

BNM Expected To Keep OPR At 3.0 Pct In 2025 - Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Amid ongoing economic challenges, Public Investment Bank (IB) Bhd anticipates Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will maintain a cautious stance through 2025, likely holding the overnight policy rate (OPR) steady at 3.00 per cent for the year. 

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.

Seven Out Of 10 Malaysians Believe Country Is On Right Track - IPSOS Survey

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Seven out of 10 Malaysians believe the country is on the right track, according to a survey conducted by market research company Ipsos Sdn Bhd (Ipsos).

CPO Futures Rally Above RM4,900 On Stronger Export Pace

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Wednesday as price rallied above RM4,900 per tonne for January 2025 benchmark contract, a trader said.

Gold Futures End Lower On Stronger US Dollar, Higher US Treasury Yields

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by the US dollar’s stronger performance and higher United States (US) Treasury yields, said an analyst.

Ringgit Ends Lower As US Election Results Unfold

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, snapping two days of gains, as the US presidential election results poured in, said an economist. 

Malaysia Strengthens Partnership With EU On Smart City Development 

BARCELONA, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo engaged with representatives from the European Union (EU) to share initiatives concerning Malaysia’s journey to develop digital and smart cities that enhance people’s lives.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Positive Sentiment, CI Up 0.83 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, buoyed by supportive local economic policies, positive sentiment from strong technology stocks earnings, and a favourable United States (US) market outlook, an analyst said.

SMEs Set To Benefit From Tax Incentives, Initiatives In Budget 2025 - Academician

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can navigate the evolving tax landscape, optimise their financial performance, and secure a competitive edge in the market by leveraging the measures in Budget 2025 strategically, an academician said.

MP Calls For Green Economy Focus In Malaysia's ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- In view of Malaysia’s impending ASEAN chairmanship next year, the government has been urged to make the green economy as one of its main agendas.

Bursa Malaysia Reverses Early Losses To End Higher Ahead Of MPC Outcome

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia recouped earlier losses to close higher today as late buying lifted the benchmark index to its intraday high on market expectations that Bank Negara’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at its meeting tomorrow.