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Market

Bursa Malaysia Key Index Firmer At Midday, Tracking Regional Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index traded firmer at midday in line with regional gains amid ongoing external and domestic headwinds.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher For Third Consecutive Day

By K. Naveen Prabu & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Expectations Of OPR Normalisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by the possibility of overnight policy rate (OPR) normalisation at Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting next week.

Corporate

Main Market-Bound Big Caring Aims To Raise RM637.8 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Retail pharmacy chain Big Caring Group Bhd (BCG) aims to raise RM637.8 million through its initial public offering (IPO), en route to its listing on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market.

Estek Invests Rm20 Mln In New Batu Kawan Manufacturing Facility

BATU KAWAN, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Estek Automation Sdn Bhd has invested RM20 million in a new 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Batu Kawan, Penang, to expand its capabilities in semiconductor equipment, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions and contract manufacturing.

CTOS Digital Among Top Active Counters In Early Trade Following Strong 3Q Results

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- CTOS Digital Bhd was among the top active counters in early trade today, following a stronger third-quarter performance ended Sept 30, 2026 (3Q 2026).