Cautious Tone Expected For Ringgit Versus US Dollar Trading Next Week

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade on a cautious tone next week ahead of the US Presidential election on Nov 5, said an analyst.

Khazanah, PNB Clarify Their Divestment From FashionValet

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) have issued separate statements on their RM43.9 million losses after selling their stakes in e-commerce platform Fashion Valet Sdn Bhd for RM3.1 million.

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)

Ringgit Eases Slightly Against Greenback Ahead Of Non-farm Payroll Data, US Election

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased slightly at the close against the US dollar on Friday ahead of the release of the American non-farm payroll (NFP) data later tonight and the US presidential election next week, said an analyst. 

SD Guthrie Lifts FBM KLCI To End Above Key 1,600 Support Level

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- A rally in plantation stock, SD Guthrie, propelled by a jump in crude palm oil (CPO) price to a fresh 28-month high today, lifted Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index to breach above the key psychological support level of 1,600 on Friday.

Medidata Unveils Bundled Solution For Oncology, Vaccine Research 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes brand and provider of clinical trial solutions to the life sciences industry, has introduced two new bundled offerings to meet the growing demands of oncology and vaccine research.

Toshiba Latest Gate Driver IC Provides Minimised Functions For Diverse Automotive Applications

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has started to provide engineering samples of a gate driver IC, "TB9084FTG”, for three-phase brushless DC motors that drive essential on-board functions, including automotive body system applications, electric pumps, and motor generators.

API Security At Breaking Point Exposing Vulnerabilities, Emerging Threats - Traceable AI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Traceable AI, an application programming interface (API) security company, in its second annual research report, the 2025 Global State of API Security found that organisations are failing to protect their APIs despite persistent breaches and increased awareness of security risks.

Chinese Coastal City Yuyao Thrives In Businesses, Social Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- An event focused on empowering business operations and development through Chinese traditional philosophy was held in Yuyao, located in the eastern province of Zhejiang, China, on Oct 30.

BMI Revises Malaysia’s Health Expenditure Growth Forecast To 8.7 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has revised its forecast for Malaysia’s health expenditure growth to 8.7 per cent per year from 2023 to 2028, up from its previous forecast of 8.3 per cent.

Malaysia’s October Manufacturing PMI Flat At 49.5, New Orders Rising Since June -- S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) was unchanged at 49.5 in October 2024, with new orders rising for the first time since June 2024.

Sweden-Malaysia Economic Ties Flourish, FDI Soars & Semiconductor Sector Emerges As Key Growth Area

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Economic ties between Sweden and Malaysia have flourished over the years, with Swedish foreign direct investment (FDI) in Malaysia soaring to US$1.43 billion (US$1=RM4.37) to date from US$113 million in 2014.