CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Crude Oil Prices, Inventory Concerns

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday, weighed down by weaker crude oil prices and concerns over elevated Malaysian inventories.

ISF Group Unit Bags RM83.2 Mln Port Dickson Hyperscale Data Centre Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- ISF Group Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Yeo Plumber Sdn Bhd, has secured a hyperscale data centre project in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, with a combined contract value of RM83.2 million, awarded by a Malaysian-based civil engineering and building construction group.

Petronas Gas Completes Transfer Of Gas Processing, Utilities Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) has completed the transfer of its gas processing and utilities businesses to two subsidiaries under the proposed internal reorganisation effective Nov 1, 2026.

TNB Subsidiary Lodges RM2 Bln ASEAN Sustainability SRI Sukuk Wakalah Facility With SC

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- TI TNB Genco Solar Kenyir 1 Sdn Bhd (TI TNB GENCO) has lodged the ASEAN Sustainability SRI Sukuk Wakalah Facility of up to RM2 billion with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) on Oct 30, 2026.

Handal Energy To Appeal Against Bursa Delisting By Nov 10

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Handal Energy Bhd is preparing its written representations to Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd explaining why it should not be delisted and will submit this by Nov 10, 2026. 

KLCI Futures End Higher, Tracking Gains In Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Monday, tracking gains in the cash market. 

Gold Futures Close Lower Despite Gains On COMEX

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday, amid firmer performance on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

JS-SEZ Approved Investments Hit RM88.83 Bln, 45 Pct Realised

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) recorded RM88.83 billion in approved investments between January 2025 and June 2026, with the potential to create 28,755 jobs, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Brent Forecast Raised To US$100 Per Barrel By End-2026 -- OCBC

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil is now forecast to reach US$100 per barrel by end-2026, up from the previous projection of US$85, while the end-2027 forecast has been raised to US$85 per barrel from US$75, OCBC Group Research said.

FIHB Subsidiary Secures RM46.96 Mln Structural Works Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Federal International Holdings Bhd’s (FIHB) wholly-owned subsidiary, Federal Builders Industries Sdn Bhd, has secured a RM46.96 million contract from Perumahan Masteron Sdn Bhd.

Profound Makes Singapore Its Asia Pacific HQ

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Artificial intelligence (AI) marketing platform, Profound has set up its Asia Pacific (APAC) headquarters in Singapore, from where it will serve brands across Southeast Asia, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.

Heathrow Trails, JFK Tops In Airport Wi-Fi Stress Index - Holafly

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- London Heathrow ranked last and New York’s JFK first among eight international business hubs in eSIM provider Holafly’s Airport WiFi Stress Index, which compares airport Wi-Fi conditions for business travellers.