Gold Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday despite the positive momentum in the US COMEX gold market.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed On Weaker Regional Futures

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today, influenced by weaker advice in the regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

BNM’s International Reserves At US$123.8 Bln As At Oct 31

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) amounted to US$123.8 billion as at Oct 31, 2025, compared to US$123.4 billion as at Oct 15, 2025.

BNM Offers Limited-edition Coins To Commemorate ASEAN-Malaysia Chairmanship 2025, DOSM’s 75th Anniversary

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced the issuance of two limited-edition commemorative coins to mark the ASEAN-Malaysia Chairmanship 2025 (ASEAN25) and 75th anniversary of the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM75).  

WorldFirst, OCBC To Support SME Cross-Border Trade In Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Ant International’s WorldFirst, an all-in-one digital cross-border payment and treasury account service for global businesses, has announced a partnership with OCBC to accelerate digital trade in Southeast Asia.

EXIM Bank Exchanges Strategic MoUs With PTRB, SINOSURE At MIHAS Shanghai 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Export-Import Bank of Malaysia (EXIM Bank) has exchanged two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with PT Resources Holdings Bhd (PTRB) and China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (SINOSURE) during the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) Shanghai 2025.

AKWEL Reports Lower Revenue, Expects Further Decline In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- AKWEL, a manufacturer of parts and systems for the automotive and heavy-vehicle industry, reported consolidated revenue of 730.7 million euros for the first nine months of 2025, down 3.6 per cent from a year earlier. (1 Euro = RM4.82)

Malaysia’s Zhibao Labuan Reinsurance Credit Ratings Affirmed Good - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb-” (Good) to Malaysia’s Zhibao Labuan Reinsurance Company Limited (Zhibao Re).

Xsolla Expands Fintech Ecosystem With New Payment Tools

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Global video game commerce company, Xsolla has expanded its financial technology (fintech) ecosystem with a suite of proprietary payment methods ahead of the year-end holiday sales season.

Switzerland To Deepen Ties With Malaysia In Trade, Sustainability, Security -- Swiss Ambassador

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Switzerland, which is located in the heart of Europe, is set to strengthen bilateral ties with Malaysia in key areas, including trade, sustainability, and peace and security.

Ringgit Rises Near One-year High Vs US Dollar After BNM Holds OPR

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday, after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) kept the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent, touching the 4.17 level.

Govt Reduces Dependence On Petroleum-related Revenue To 16.9 Pct From 28 Pct In 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The government has succeeded in reducing its dependence on petroleum-related revenue to 16.9 per cent in 2025 compared to 28 per cent in 2022 through revenue measures implemented since 2023, according to the Ministry of Economy.