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Ringgit Stays Strong, Up 5.03 Pct Versus US Dollar As At Nov 4 - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s value is still strong amid recent market developments and adjustments, with the local note rising by 5.03 per cent against the US dollar as at Nov 4, 2024.

Investor Confidence In Thai Stock Market Strong Amid Stimulus, Rate Cut - FETCO

BANGKOK, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Investor confidence in Thailand’s stock market remained strong in October, supported by the government's economic stimulus package and the Bank of Thailand's recent policy rate cut, according to the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FETCO).

Islamic Finance set to revitalise the economy with three core principles - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Islamic finance holds substantial potential to revitalise the economy through three core principles—Maqasid Shariah, innovation, and global integration, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Coordinated Efforts, Shared Learning Among OIC States Essential For Digital Transformation - Fahmi

ISTANBUL, Nov 4 (Bernama) — Malaysia believes that coordinated efforts and shared learning among the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states are essential to drive the next wave of digital transformation, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

ECERDC To Develop Database To Measure Socioeconomic Progress Of Target Groups - Economy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy said the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) will implement all recommendations and suggestions in the National Audit Report 2/2024, including establishing a database to measure the socioeconomic progress of target groups.

OIC Member States Must Foster Collaboration On Financial Ecosystems, Strengthen Digital Payment - Fahmi

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

ISTANBUL, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states must prioritise the sharing of best practices and foster robust collaboration among Islamic nations to develop modern, efficient and inclusive financial ecosystems, effectively phasing out outdated traditional methods.

Govt Will Prioritise Projects For People Who Need It Most In Kelantan - Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The federal government will evaluate and prioritise every project for the people who need it most in Kelantan, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Gold Futures End Lower Amid Ongoing US Political Uncertainties, Middle East Tensions

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday but remained buoyed by ongoing political uncertainties in the United States and Middle East geopolitical tensions, said an analyst.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Regional Futures Downtrend

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, following the downtrend in the regional rubber futures market and the strengthening of the ringgit against the United States (US) dollar, a dealer said.

Pakistan Sees Maiden Islamic Nano Financing Product By Walee Financial Services 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Walee Financial Services Pvt Ltd has introduced Pakistan’s first Islamic nano-financing product, offering interest-free (riba-free) nano-finance through a unique commodity-based trade structure under its fintech brand Hakeem.

Rehda: Imposing Home Purchase Limits May Hurt Housing Sector, Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia (Rehda) has cautioned that imposing limits on the number of residential units that Malaysians can purchase for investment may cause a collapse in the housing sector.

Public-listed Companies Show Progress In Adopting MCCG Best Practices -- SC

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysian public-listed companies (PLCs) showed progress in adopting the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCCG), according to the Securities Commission Malaysia’s (SC) Corporate Governance Monitor (CG Monitor) 2024.