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Ringgit Closes Higher Vs US Dollar Ahead of BNM OPR Decision

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged up against the US dollar and other ASEAN currencies at Wednesday’s closing ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) decision tomorrow.

BMI Sees BNM Holding OPR At 2.75 Pct Through 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- BMI expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain its overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent tomorrow and through 2027, citing resilient economic growth and a manageable inflation outlook.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Tracking Weaker Regional Rubber Futures, Stronger Ringgit

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower today, tracking losses in regional rubber futures markets and pressured by a slightly stronger ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said. 

Ningbo Mayors’ Dialogue Yields 14 Cooperation Agreements - CGTN

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue · Ningbo in China’s port city of Ningbo produced 14 cooperation agreements and a joint statement, the Ningbo Consensus on Cooperative Development, after the opening, China Global Television Network (CGTN) reported.

Integrated System Planning Vital To Meet Growing Demand For Electricity -- TNB

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) says integrated system planning is becoming increasingly important as demand for electricity from data centres and high-value industries grows.

Malaysia Highlights Cooperation Opportunities In Five Strategic Sectors At Istanbul Summit – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia highlighted opportunities for cooperation in the semiconductor, artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure, clean energy and halal industries at the B57+ Business Leaders’ Summit 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Govt To Ensure Data Centre Projects Will Not Affect Power Supply To Existing Industries – Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The government will ensure that the development of data centres will not affect electricity supply to existing industries which form the backbone of Malaysia’s national economy, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Planning Vital To Prevent Constraints In Electricity System -- DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has called for timely decisions, coordinated planning and the ability to deliver infrastructure on the electricity system before constraints begin to hold back the country’s growth.

Melaka Taking Concrete Steps To Strengthen Energy Sector, Promote Sustainable Power Generation – Ab Rauf

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh gave his commitment that the state is taking concrete steps to further strengthen its energy sector by diversifying energy sources and promoting more sustainable power generation.

Malaysia’s Global Sukuk Attracts US$9.5 Bln Demand, Reflecting Investor Confidence

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The issuance of Malaysia's US$1.5 billion Global Sukuk at the end of July 2026 received subscription demand exceeding US$9.5 billion, reflecting the continued confidence of international investors in the country's economic prospects and credit position.

NCER Records RM116.4 Mln Realised Investments In Perlis As Of Sept 30

KANGAR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) has recorded RM116.4 million in realised investments in Perlis as of Sept 30, 2026, reflecting investors’ confidence in the state’s economic development potential.

Gold Futures End Higher, Bucking Weakness On COMEX

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, bucking the weaker performance on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX), although the precious metal remained under pressure from technical selling.