Westports, Maybank Islamic Eye China’s Growing Halal Market Worth US$217 Bln

From Amanina Mohamad Yusof

SHANGHAI, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia seeks a stronger role in global halal logistics, major port operator Westports Holdings Bhd is positioning itself to capitalise on China’s rapidly growing halal food and beverage market, projected to reach US$217.10 billion by 2034.(US$1 = RM4.18).

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.

CPO Futures End Higher On Firmer Soybean Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, supported by stronger soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade, said palm oil trader David Ng.

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. 

FBM KLCI Ends Morning Session Almost Flat

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session nearly unchanged today, as choppy trading offset support from stronger regional performance.

MIDA Gears Up For Flagship Programme To Strengthen Industrial and Supply Chain Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the Department of Federal Territories, as well as investment promotion agencies in the central region of Peninsular Malaysia, are gearing up for their flagship Central Region Programme 2025.

Public-Private Collaboration Key To ASEAN’s Cyber Resilience

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Deeper collaboration between governments and industries is important to help safeguard nations, businesses, and people across ASEAN as artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies reshape the global economy and redefine the threat landscape.

Ringgit Opens Stronger Vs US Dollar, Market Awaits OPR Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continues to strengthen against the US dollar this morning after closing 0.14 per cent higher at yesterday’s close, with all eyes on Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee’s decision on the overnight policy rate (OPR) later today.

AICB Urges Stronger Cross-border Collaboration To Combat Rising Financial Crime Rates

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Rising financial crime rates underscore the urgent need for closer cross-border and ecosystem-wide collaboration to tackle the growing threat, said the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB).

CPO Futures Rebound On Renewed Buying Interest

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, breaking its multi-day downtrend.

Higher Palm Product Prices To Boost Planters’ Upstream Earnings -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Higher palm product prices and seasonally stronger fresh fruit bunch (FFB) output are expected to lift most planters’ upstream earnings in the upcoming results season starting Nov 5, particularly on a quarter-on-quarter basis, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB).