FBM KLCI Slightly Higher At The Close

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended slightly higher on Monday amid choppy trading throughout the day, lifted by mild buying interest in selected heavyweights.  

China's Railway Manufacturer Praises Malaysia's Welding Industry

From Rohani Mohd Ibrahim

PANZHIHUA (Sichuan, China), Nov 17 (Bernama) -- China’s railway products manufacturer has praised the high standards of Malaysia’s welding industry, saying that the level of expertise eliminates the need for the company to deploy its own technical team when exporting its rails to Malaysia.

Malaysia Combines Policy, Investment & Human Capital To Power Southeast Asia’s Energy Future - SEDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to lead the development of a secure, affordable, and low-carbon energy system in Southeast Asia (SEA) by combining stable policies with investable projects, modern infrastructure, and skilled human capital.

KLCI Futures To Trade Cautiously Next Week

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade cautiously next week, tracking the performance of the underlying cash market. 

ImmunoScape, Cue Biopharma In Deal To Develop Next-Gen Cancer Immunotherapies 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- ImmunoScape Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based biotech spin-out backed by Amgen Ventures and EDBi, has signed an exclusive in-licensing agreement with Cue Biopharma Inc to develop a new class of  T cell receptor (TCR)-based immunotherapies targeting solid tumours.

Ringgit Opens Firmer For 10th Session, Ahead Of 3q GDP

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for a 10th straight session this morning, extending its gains ahead of Malaysia’s third-quarter (3Q) 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) data, due this afternoon, an analyst said.

Petronas Appoints Maimunah Mohd Sharif As Property Adviser, Effective Nov 17

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Petronas has appointed Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif as its Property Adviser, effective Nov 17, 2025. 

MIHAS@Shanghai Exceeds Target With A Record-breaking RM3.2 Bln In Total Sales

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The Shanghai Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS@Shanghai) has recorded RM3.2 billion in total sales, surpassing its target of RM3 billion, marking a major milestone in Malaysia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its global halal leadership.

Rubber Market Ends Lower, Tracking Mixed Regional Futures

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower, tracking the mixed performance across regional rubber futures, a dealer said.

Ringgit Opens At 4.12 VS Greenback, A New High In Over 13 Months 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to roll on and touched the 4.12 level at the opening on Wednesday, marking a new high in more than 13 months, buoyed by a softer US dollar following weaker US economic data. 

AM Best To Participate At 6th ASEAN Insurance Summit In Cambodia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best will take part in the sixth Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Insurance Summit, scheduled for Nov 25, at the Sokha Convention Center in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Sarawak's Abdul Karim Becomes First Asian Minister To Address ICCA Congress In Portugal

KUCHING, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah made history by becoming the first minister from Asia to address a session on government collaboration at the 65th International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Congress in Porto, Portugal.