Bursa Malaysia Closes Slightly Higher After BNM's OPR Hold

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed marginally higher today, supported by continued buying in banking heavyweights following Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

Coronation Square To Generate RM9 Bln Economic Spin-offs, 60,000 Jobs -- Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, May 7 (Bernama) -- The Coronation Square integrated development is set to become a primary catalyst for Johor’s structural economic transformation, projected to generate over RM9 billion in economic spin-offs throughout its lifespan.

Bank Negara Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent during its meeting today.

Bioalpha Expands Global Reach With Halal-Certified OEM, ODM And CDMO Services

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Bioalpha Holdings Bhd’s core business remains firmly rooted in providing professional original equipment manufacturer (OEM), original design manufacturer (ODM) and contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) services to global clients.

Gold Futures End Firmer On Softer US Dollar, Oil Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives pared yesterday’s losses to close higher on Wednesday, as a softer US dollar and crude oil prices lifted market sentiment.

Ringgit Continues Upward Momentum Ahead Of BNM's OPR Announcement

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its upward momentum, closing mostly higher against most major currencies and regional peers on improved sentiment as investors await the decision on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).

Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher On Easing Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today as easing West Asia tensions lifted overall market sentiment and encouraged a broader risk-on tone across regional equities, said an analyst.

RT Pastry-KAF Investment Bank Ink Underwriting Agreement For ACE Market IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- RT Pastry Holdings Bhd (RT Pastry) has signed an underwriting agreement with KAF Investment Bank Bhd for its initial public offering (IPO) and subsequent listing on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains At Midday In Line With Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended gains at midday, tracking firmer regional markets amid progress in US-Iran peace talks, an analyst said.

ASEAN Eyes Long-Term Energy Security Solutions, DEFA Signing

From Niam Seet Wei

CEBU (Philippines), May 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is looking at medium- and long-term solutions to strengthen the region’s energy security and resilience amid global uncertainties, said the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Allan Gepty.

Taiwan Looks To Deepen Data Centre, Robotics Collaboration With Malaysia

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Taiwan is looking to strengthen collaboration with Malaysia in the semiconductor and smart manufacturing sectors, particularly in data centres and robotics, by leveraging the complementary strengths of both economies across the semiconductor value chain.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Ahead Of BNM Policy Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting tomorrow, where policymakers will assess inflation and growth, key factors shaping the outlook for the Overnight Policy Rate.