Budget 2026 Formulated With Comprehensive Fiscal Approach – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The fiscal approach for Budget 2026 has been formulated comprehensively, covering federal operating and development expenditures as well as catalytic investments by government-linked entities, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

MOSTI Undertakes Comprehensive Study To Formulate New STI Act

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) is undertaking a comprehensive review to formulate a new Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Act, said Minister Chang Lih Kang.

Malaysia-US Trade Deal Does Not Contradict The Federal Constitution - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the United States contains no provisions that contradict the spirit or any articles of the Federal Constitution, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim asserted.

Ringgit Rises As Weaker US Dollar Faces Policy Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and stayed on a firm footing, as lingering uncertainty over US monetary policy weighed on the greenback.

Stop The Double Standards Against Palm Oil, Says MPOB Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The hypocrisy surrounding global environmental policies must stop, said  Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) chairman Datuk Mohamad Helmy Othman Basha, who called out the continued double standards against palm oil.

MBSB Lifts Ringgit Forecast to Average RM4.25 For The Year Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd has revised its base case for the ringgit, expecting it to strengthen further against the US dollar and projecting an average forecast for the year to RM4.25 from RM4.30 previously.

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday High Amid Renewed Bargain Hunting

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Monday, settling at its intraday high on renewed bargain-hunting activity after last week’s lacklustre trading, in line with the upbeat performance across regional markets.

CVTE: Robot Products Gain Global Interest At Canton Fair

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronic Technology Co Ltd (CVTE) made its debut of a new robot product series at the 138th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair).

South Korean Company Shows Interest In Opening Used Cooking Oil Plant In Malaysia - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Korean renewable energy company, JC Chemical Co Ltd, has expressed interest in establishing a plant in Malaysia to process refined used cooking oil (UCO) for use as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings For South Korea’s KB Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of South Korea’s KB Insurance Co Ltd (KBI), with a stable outlook.

Malaysia’s Manufacturing PMI Eases To 49.5 In October – Kenanga

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector saw a marginal slowdown in October, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) easing slightly to 49.5 from 49.8 in September, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Firmer At Midday Following Wall Street's Rally

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session higher, tracking the robust performance on Wall Street last Friday.