Kenanga Raises Loan Growth Forecast To 5.5-6.0 Pct, Expects OPR To Stay At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has raised its loan growth forecast for this year to a range of 5.5 per cent to six per cent from five per cent to 5.5 per cent, with projections extended into 2027.

KLCI Futures Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives traded lower in the early session today.

Ringgit Opens Higher On Expectations Of OPR Normalisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and major currencies on Monday, supported by expectations of a possible overnight policy rate (OPR) normalisation ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting this Thursday.

AirAsia Targets March 2027 To Commence Flights To Bahrain

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Group Bhd is targeting to commence flights to Bahrain by March 2027, subject to regional conditions, with the appointment of its Bahrain board of directors marking another milestone in its regional expansion strategy.

Malaysia Airlines Says Customer Data May Be Affected By Amadeus Breach

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) said some customer information may have been affected by a cybersecurity incident involving Amadeus, its third-party airline reservation technology provider.

Sabah, Sarawak Not Sidelined, Prioritised In Rural Road Allocations – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Sabah and Sarawak have never been sidelined in rural road development, with allocations for the two states set to nearly triple between 2023 and 2027 compared with the preceding five years, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said.

2026 HASIL Month Tax Literacy Programme Reaches Nearly 300,000 Taxpayers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The tax literacy programme implemented by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB) throughout the 2026 HASiL Month has involved nearly 300,000 taxpayers nationwide.

Penang Seeks To Boost Cruise Tourism With New '3I Strategy'

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Penang is stepping up efforts to strengthen its position as a leading cruise tourism destination with the introduction of a proposed ‘3I Strategy’ aimed at enhancing port facilities and attracting new international cruise routes.

AirBorneo Launches Kuching-Jakarta Flight, Fares From RM399

KUCHING, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Sarawak’s state-owned airline, AirBorneo, has officially opened ticket sales today for its new direct route connecting Kuching to Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, starting Nov 13. 

Short-term Rates Set To Remain Stable Next Week On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates are expected to remain stable next week, supported by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) financial system operations.

Gold Futures Forecast To Trade Range-bound With Downward Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Gold futures are expected to trade range-bound with a slight downward bias next week, said an analyst.

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Between RM4,100 And RM4,250 Per Tonne Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to be volatile next week, with prices projected to hover between RM4,100 and RM4,250 per tonne amid concerns over elevated stock levels.