Plantation Rally, FOMC Rate Cut To Balance Volatility Ahead Of US Election Results 

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Expectations of continued interest in plantation stocks amid rising crude palm oil price and the US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut are set to counterbalance potential election-related fluctuations, stabilising Bursa Malaysia’s performance next week.

Gold Futures Likely To Be Cautious Due To US Presidential Election

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to be on cautious trading mode as investors are expected to adopt a wait-and-see stance prior to the US presidential election on Nov 5, said dealers. 

Khazanah, PNB Clarify Their Divestment From FashionValet

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) have issued separate statements on their RM43.9 million losses after selling their stakes in e-commerce platform Fashion Valet Sdn Bhd for RM3.1 million.

Axiata Group's Hans Wijayasuriya To step Down And Become Chief Advisor To Sri Lankan President

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd (Axiata) chief executive officer of telecommunications business and group executive director Dr Hans Wijayasuriya will step down from the company on Jan 15, 2025, having accepted an invitation to be the chief advisor to the Sri Lankan President on digital economy.

EPIC, Qaswa To Explore Partnership In Brunei's Maritime, O&G Industries

From Danni Haizal Danial Donald

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Terengganu state-linked company Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bhd (EPIC) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Brunei-based Qaswa Holdings Sdn Bhd (Qaswa) for a partnership in the Brunei Maritime Cluster, involving its integrated marine maintenance and decommissioning facility in particular.

Global Passenger Demand Up 7.1 Pct In September, An All-time High -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Total global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), rose by 7.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in September 2024 versus a year ago, an all-time high, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Sweden-Malaysia Economic Ties Flourish, FDI Soars & Semiconductor Sector Emerges As Key Growth Area

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Economic ties between Sweden and Malaysia have flourished over the years, with Swedish foreign direct investment (FDI) in Malaysia soaring to US$1.43 billion (US$1=RM4.37) to date from US$113 million in 2014.

Ringgit Opens Flat Amid Investor Caution On US Election Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar today as looming risks surrounding next week’s US election kept investors cautious.

More Than 90 Pct Of Independent Smallholders To Be MSPO-certified End-2025 -- MPOB

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is targeting more than 90 per cent of independent smallholders (ISH) to achieve Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification by the end of next year.

Johor Stands To Gain US$190 Mln Potential Investments From South Korean Firms

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Johor government has held meetings with several renowned South Korean companies, which can potentially bring strategic investments valued at US$190 million (US$1=RM4.38) into the state.

Shahriman Resigns As Sapura Resources MD

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) --  Sapura Resources Bhd's managing director (MD) Datuk Shahriman Shamsuddin has resigned from his post effective yesterday.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Regional Jitters As US Election Uncertainty Weighs

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia mirrored regional jitters to end lower as the US election nears with polls indicating a closely contested race.