Bursa Malaysia Trims Loss At Midday, Bargain Hunting Lifts Key Index Above 1,600

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index ended the morning session above the psychological support level of 1,600 points, spurred by bargain hunting activities in blue chips and mid-cap stocks. 

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.

BMI Revises Malaysia’s Health Expenditure Growth Forecast To 8.7 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has revised its forecast for Malaysia’s health expenditure growth to 8.7 per cent per year from 2023 to 2028, up from its previous forecast of 8.3 per cent.

Malaysia’s October Manufacturing PMI Flat At 49.5, New Orders Rising Since June -- S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) was unchanged at 49.5 in October 2024, with new orders rising for the first time since June 2024.

FBM KLCI Falls Below 1,600, Set To Attract Bargain Hunters

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia fell below the key psychological support level of 1,600, as investors held back from making significant moves amid weak cues from Wall Street following a disappointing outlook from major tech firms.

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.

Swedish Firms Supporting Malaysia’s Green Transition With Sustainable Investments

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram & Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) – Top Swedish firms that have been investing in Malaysia’s industrial development since the nation achieved its independence are lending their expertise in the country’s green economy transition by focusing on the sustainability agenda.

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.

CPO Futures Reach 28-month High

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday, reaching a 28-month high, said Fastmarket Palm Oil Analytics senior analyst Sathia Varqa.

Kioxia's QLC UFS Ver. 4.0 Devices Suitable For Applications With Higher Storage Capacity

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Kioxia Corporation, a world leader in memory solutions,  announced it has begun mass production of the industry’s first Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Ver. 4.0 embedded flash memory devices with four-bit-per-cell, quadruple-level cell (QLC) technology.

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.