United Plantations 3Q Net Profit Lower At RM203.28 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- United Plantations Bhd’s net profit decreased to RM203.28 million in the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2025 compared to RM215.03 million a year earlier.

Visa Unveils Stablecoin Payouts Pilot To Allow Businesses To Pay Directly To Stablecoin Wallets

From Danni Haizal Danial Donald

SINGAPORE, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Global leader in digital payments, Visa Inc has announced a breakthrough pilot programme allowing businesses and platforms to send stablecoin payouts directly to recipients’ stablecoin wallets.

Ringgit Hits RM4.16, Emerges As Asia’s Best-performing Currency -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is trading at RM4.16 against the US dollar, making it the best-performing currency in Asia, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As Strong Economic Data Lifts Investor Confidence

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Monday, supported by improving domestic and global economic data that reinforced investor confidence in Malaysia’s near-term growth outlook.

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).

Bursa Malaysia Closes At Intraday Low On Late Selling

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier gains to close at its intraday low on Thursday, weighed down by late selling and profit-taking, despite the upbeat performances in regional markets.

BNM Governor: Malaysian Economy To Remain On Steady Growth Path Into 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).  

BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintains the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting for 2025. 

Ringgit’s Strong Run Backed By Narrowing Rate Gap, Domestic Resilience

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is seen moving towards the 4.00 to 4.15 level against the greenback by end-2025, after registering a six per cent gain against the US dollar year-to-date, making it the top-performing Asian currency and affirming its steady trajectory.

Anwar: Strong Global Partnerships Key To Malaysia’s Semiconductor, E&E Growth

CYBERJAYA, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and ASEAN can only achieve true success if regional trade and investment continue to strengthen, alongside greater focus on new areas such as digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Petronas Inks 20-year Deal With Canada's Pembina For Cedar LNG Capacity

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Canada’s Pembina Pipeline Corporation have signed a 20-year agreement for 1.0 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) liquefaction capacity at the Cedar Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility through their subsidiaries.

Lendlease REIT To Acquire 70 Pct Stake In PLQ Mall, Expanding Singapore Suburban Retail Portfolio

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (Lendlease REIT) is set to acquire a 70 per cent indirect interest in PLQ Mall in Singapore, reinforcing its strategy to grow its suburban retail footprint and deliver steady, recurring income for unitholders.