Bursa Malaysia Opens Broadly Lower Amid Wall Street Sell-Off

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened broadly lower on Friday, with selling pressure dominating trading following Wall Street’s sharp overnight losses amid renewed concerns over artificial intelligence (AI)-related stocks.

JETCO Network Of Over 200 Singapore Stakeholders To Boost Johor Investment

By Hasnah Jusid

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 6 (Bernama) – The Johor Economic, Tourism and Cultural Office (JETCO) has established a strategic network of at least 200 stakeholders in Singapore as part of efforts to strengthen investment, trade and business ties between Johor and the republic.

BNM Likely To Raise OPR By 25 Basis Points In 2027 - Analysts

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- A potential 25-basis-point hike in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) to 3.0 per cent is expected in the first quarter of 2027 (1Q 2027) amid resilient economic growth and Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) hawkish tone on inflation, said market observers. 

Ringgit Opens Lower Amid Mixed US Economic And Market Signals

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi and Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Friday, as mixed signals from the United States economy and financial markets weighed on the greenback's outlook.

MITI: MEUFTA Intellectual Property Chapter Still Under Negotiation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Negotiations for the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) are still ongoing, with the Intellectual Property Chapter still under negotiation, although several other chapters have been successfully concluded.

Govt Grants Flexibility In REE Export Moratorium To Attract Investors

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The government has agreed to provide flexibility regarding the existing moratorium on the export of raw rare earth element (REE) materials through the Guidelines for the Conditional Export of Raw Rare Earth Elements in order to attract potential investors.

MIHAS 2026 Reinforces Malaysia's Global Halal Trade Hub Status, Fosters Industry Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 reinforces Malaysia’s position as a global halal trade hub, bringing businesses and industry stakeholders together to foster meaningful connections and support the industry's continued growth.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker CBOT Soybean Oil, High Stock Concerns

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today due to weaker soybean oil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

PKT, Daiso Malaysia To Strengthen Logistics Efficiency Through Collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- PKT Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd has entered into a strategic collaboration with Daiso Malaysia Group Sdn Bhd to improve logistics efficiency.

KLCI Futures Close Higher In Line With Firmer Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, in line with the firmer cash market performance. 

Gold Futures Closes Higher For Third Straight Day On Firmer Market Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher for the third consecutive day on Thursday, as improved risk appetite supported market sentiment.

Ringgit Extends Gains At Close After BNM Decision To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar and other major currencies on Thursday, closing firmer following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.