Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Gains In Regional Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Wednesday, supported by gains in regional futures markets and a weaker ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

BNM Maintains OPR Unchanged At 3.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent at its meeting today.

Kuala Lumpur Records RM49.54 Bln Export Value In First 9 Months Of 2024 - MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur plays an important role in the country’s economic growth, recording an export value of RM49.54 billion, an increase of 4.9 per cent in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

Government To Leverage Sabah's Strengths, Capabilities To Attract High-tech Manufacturing Investors -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The government plans to leverage Sabah's local strengths and capabilities to attract investors in the high-tech manufacturing industry, with a focus on downstream activities.

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.

Ringgit Maintains Stronger Footing At The Close

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to be on a stronger footing against the US dollar today after recent weakness as the markets anticipate a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, said an economist. 

18th Global Citizenship Conference To Kick Off In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- More than 400 delegates from over 50 countries are expected to attend the 18th annual Global Citizenship Conference, which takes place from Nov  27 to 29 in Singapore.

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.

Govt’s Energy Policies Provide Opportunities For OGSE Players To Expand, Enter New Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sector should see the government’s robust energy transition policies as opportunities to expand, enter new markets and team up with international partners, said Ministry of Economy Secretary-General Datuk Nor Azmie Diron.

Agro Snow Set To Transform Plant-Based Food Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Global agri-commodity company Agrocorp International and Megmilk Snow Brand have partnered to invest in eco-friendly protein production, Agro Snow, in Johor Bahru. 

HCLTech AI/Cloud Native Lab In Singapore Set To Open Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Global technology company, HCLTech announced the creation of a new Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI)/Cloud Native Lab, its fifth lab in its global network, which is expected to open in 2025.

Shanghai Voluntary Local Review Unveils Chinese Sustainable Urban Development Practices 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The 2024 Shanghai Voluntary Local Review to mark the World Cities Day shared practices and experiences of mega and super-sized cities in promoting sustainable development with the world.