Ringgit Ends Mostly Higher Against Major And Regional Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended mostly higher on Wednesday against major and regional currencies but eased against the greenback amid renewed expectations of a hike in US interest rates.

OCBC Cuts 2027 Brent Forecast To US$75 On Easing Supply Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank has lowered its end-2027 Brent crude oil forecast to US$75 per barrel from US$85, citing improved prospects for de-escalation of the West Asia conflict and additional Gulf export capacity. 

Rubber Market Ends Sharply Higher Tracking Regional Futures, Oil Price Gains

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended sharply higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures markets and benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.

National Grid Readiness Crucial To Ensuring Malaysia’s Economic Certainty, Says TNB CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) – Tenaga Nasional Bhd has given top priority to strengthening the national grid, fully recognising that grid readiness is crucial to ensuring Malaysia’s economic certainty and fulfil the nation’s energy and industrial objectives.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Stays Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index stayed lower at midday on Wednesday amid mixed sentiment among regional peers.

DEFA Could Position Malaysia As Hub For Regional Digital Economy — Don

By Linda Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) could potentially position Malaysia as a hub for the regional digital economy and give local firms easier access to ASEAN’s more than 680 million consumers, an economist said.

Rubber Market Closes Higher On Regional Gains, China-US Trade Truce

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures markets after China and the United States extended their trade truce.

Hong Kong Non-Life Premiums Rise 8 Pct - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong’s non-life insurance gross written premiums grew eight per cent year-on-year to HK$108.5 billion in 2025, driven by growth in direct business and inward reinsurance, according to a report by global credit rating agency AM Best. (HK$100 = RM51.66)

Bursa Malaysia Extends Losses At Midday In Contrast With Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its downward trend at midday on Tuesday despite positive sentiment among regional peers.

Malaysia Among Three Asian Markets With Net Foreign Inflows, Attracts US$381.3 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Foreign institutions extended their net buying streak to two consecutive weeks on Bursa Malaysia, recording net inflows of US$381.3 million (US$1=RM4.05), according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Softbank, Grab Announce US$1.85 Bln Initial Seed Capital For Malaysia's AI Infrastructure

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- SoftBank Group Corp and Grab Holdings Ltd on Monday announced the signing of joint development agreements in connection with plans for US$1.85 billion (US$1=RM4.06) initial combined seed capital to develop artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Malaysia with Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros).

Softbank-led Consortium’s AI Investment Reflects Global Confidence In Malaysia -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The SoftBank-led consortium’s investment in an artificial intelligence (AI) platform in Malaysia reflects global confidence in the country’s potential to develop and use AI, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.