Ringgit Slips Against US Dollar At The Close

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit slipped against the US dollar at the close on Monday, reflecting the mixed performance of regional currencies, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

RAM Ratings Affirms Manulife Holdings' AA2/Stable/P1 Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd has affirmed Manulife Holdings Bhd’s corporate credit ratings (CCRs) of AA2/Stable/P1.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds On Bargain Hunting After Two Days Of Losses

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from last week’s decline to close higher today, buoyed by bargain hunting after two consecutive days of sell-off, despite the weakness on Wall Street and most regional peers, an analyst said.

PM Anwar To Partake In G20 Related Events, Bilaterals

From M. Saraswathi

RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will participate in the G20 related events such as the launch of "Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty", which aims to eradicate poverty and global hunger.

Ewon Urges Sabah Govt To Hold At Least 30 Pct Equity In Investments

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government is encouraged to hold at least 30 per cent equity in domestic investment projects to empower the economy of the state, said Datuk Ewon Benedick (PH-Kadamaian).

JETOUR's Hybrid Key Models Impress With Off-road Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The test drive session at the JETOUR Global Travel+ Conference 2024 for global media and users, held on Nov 9 at the Ruyi Lake Off-Road Course in Pingtan, Fujian Province, was a resounding success.

MIHAS@Dubai Highlights Malaysia's Leadership, Expertise In Halal Industry To Global Markets

From Zarul Effendi Razali

DUBAI, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) in Dubai will highlight Malaysia's leadership and expertise in the halal industry to a global audience.

Banking Sector's Loan Growth To Taper To 4-5 Pct In 2025 - AmInvestment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- AmInvestment Bank expects loan growth in the banking sector to taper to 4.0-5.0 per cent in 2025 on a potential tariff driven slowdown in exports and risk to consumption spending from the RON 95 rationalisation.

PM’s Call For Equitable Trade, Deeper Trade Ties Vital For APEC, ASEAN To Navigate Global Uncertainties - ISIS Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call for a shift towards ‘equitable and humane trade’ and the deepening of trade ties at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Lima, Peru, are critical strategies to navigate challenges facing multilateralism and trade globalisation.

AV AirFinance To Strengthen Global Airline Relations With Executive Appointment

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- AV AirFinance Limited (AV AirFinance), a global commercial aviation loan servicer, has appointed Jonathan O’Dowd as Senior Vice President, Investments.

BYD Expands Energy Storage Partner Programme, Unveils New Products

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- BYD Co Ltd has expanded its partner programme for BYD Energy Storage solutions recently during a partner conference at its headquarters.

Three Local Companies Conducting Feasibility Study For OTEC Development - Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The Sabah Energy Council (MTS) has given the nod to three local companies to conduct feasibility study as a proactive measure to involve local industry players in the development of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) technology in Sabah.