Banks Urged To Explore IP-Backed Financing For Businesses

PETALING JAYA, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Banking institutions are urged to tap intellectual property (IP)-backed financing to broaden funding opportunities for businesses, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin. 

Malaysia's Manufacturing Sector Returns To Growth In October, PMI At 51.0

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's manufacturing sector recorded a renewed improvement in its health in October 2026, with the S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 51.0 during the month, signalling a return to growth on the back of stronger new orders and output. 

Local Gold Prices Expected To Remain Stable Until Year-end

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Local gold prices are expected to remain stable or slightly increase from current levels until the end of this year, amid geopolitical uncertainties and changes in the global economic structure, said an economist.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index ended the morning session higher, supported by bargain hunting in selected blue-chip stocks amid cautious regional sentiment.

FBM KLCI Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index ended the morning session higher, supported by bargain hunting in selected blue-chip stocks amid cautious regional sentiment.

MotoGP Eyes Southeast Asian Fan Growth, No Additional Races Under Consideration

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group SL is looking to grow its fan base in Southeast Asia through content and commercial opportunities, with no additional races in the region currently under consideration, its deputy chief executive officer Carlos Ezpeleta said.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower As Weak Wall Street Performance Dampens Sentiment

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, weighed down by Wall Street’s weaker performance last Friday, which dampened investor sentiment.

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.

Mother’s Determination Turns Home-based Soursop Venture Into Growing Business

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- When her child was diagnosed with eye cancer, Zai Suhana Mohd Tap, 44, faced the difficult decision of leaving her job to become a full-time caregiver while finding another way to support her family.

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. 

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.