ACCCIM's Consistent Participation At CIIE Is A Proud Achievement - Ahmad Zahid

From Mohd Hisham Abdul Rafar

SHANGHAI, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s presence at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) through the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia’s (ACCCIM) participation is something to be proud of, according to Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Gold Futures Boosted By Softer US Dollar, Cautious Market Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, supported by a softer US dollar and cautious sentiments over the United States’ economic outlook amid concerns about a government shutdown, which boosted demand for gold as a safe-haven asset.

ASEAN Must Rethink Its Supply Chain, Strengthen Regional Economic Integration

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must rethink its supply chains and strengthen regional economic integration amid an increasingly uncertain global trade environment, said Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation former executive director, Tan Sri Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria.

ASEAN Should See Itself As One Supply Chain -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN members should view themselves as part of a single, interconnected supply chain in the global semiconductor and manufacturing industries, Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong said.

Rubber Market Closes Higher On Firmer Crude Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher today, supported by firmer crude oil prices and gains in the Shanghai Futures Exchange, a dealer said.

Ipoh Sentral Project To Offer Over 20,000 Job Opportunities

BATU GAJAH, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- More than 20,000 job opportunities will be created through the Ipoh Sentral development project which is expected to be a major catalyst for Perak's economic growth in the next few years.

No Immediate Need To Reduce OPR, Malaysia's Economic Outlook Remains Resilient - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has room to reduce the overnight policy rate (OPR), but there is no immediate urgency to do so given the country’s resilient economic outlook, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid. 

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. 

Selangor State Govt To Establish Semiconductor Fund To Boost Sector - Amirudin

CYBERJAYA, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The Selangor state government, via the Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation and Permodalan Negeri Selangor Bhd, has partnered Artem Venture Fund to establish the Selangor Semiconductor Fund, also known as Ehsan Capital, to empower the industry.

Government Rules Out Ring-Fencing Policy For Rural Welfare, Infrastructure -- Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The government has no plans to introduce a ring-fencing policy to set a protected minimum allocation for rural welfare and infrastructure programmes such as roads, clinics and hospitals, Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying said.

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.