Malaysia Targets RM3 Bln Sales At Mihas@Shanghai - Ahmad Zahid

From Mohd Hisham Abdul Rafar

SHANGHAI, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is setting a higher sales target of RM3 billion for the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS)@Shanghai, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

MOF: 8,700 SARA Partner Stores As Of Nov 3, Up From 700 In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The number of Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) partner stores increased to 8,700 outlets as of Nov 3, 2025, up from 700 outlets in 2024, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Maintaining OPR At 2.75 Pct Provides Better Predictability In Borrowing Costs - Economist

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Maintaining the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent would provide better predictability in borrowing costs, allowing Malaysians to plan capital expenditures and asset purchases with confidence, said an economist. 

Lendlease REIT To Acquire 70 Pct Stake In PLQ Mall, Expanding Singapore Suburban Retail Portfolio

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (Lendlease REIT) is set to acquire a 70 per cent indirect interest in PLQ Mall in Singapore, reinforcing its strategy to grow its suburban retail footprint and deliver steady, recurring income for unitholders.

Xsolla Expands Web Shop Tools As US Opens Door To External App Payments

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Xsolla has rolled out new features for its Web Shop and Buy Button solutions, positioning game studios to capture higher margins and deeper player engagement as the United States (US) and other major markets move toward more open app ecosystems.

Gold Futures End Lower After China's Retail Jewellery Tax Incentive Cut

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Tuesday after China cut a tax incentive on retail jewellery purchases over the weekend, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Gold Price Rally Best Opportunity To Invest In Shariah-Compliant BIGA-i Account - BIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The price of gold, which has risen by more than 40 per cent since early January 2024, presents the best opportunity to invest in the Bank Islam Gold Account (BIGA-i), a Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd’s (BIMB) Shariah-compliant digital gold product.

Mah Sing Buys RM273.5 Mln Semenyih Land For M Legasi Township

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Mah Sing Group Bhd has acquired a 111.29-hectare freehold parcel adjoining its existing 202.34-hectare M Legasi township in Semenyih for approximately RM273.5 million.

Plantations, Technology, Telco Sectors Attract RM246.6 Mln Inflows Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The plantation, technology and telecommunication sectors topped the list of sectors with net inflows last week, each sector raking in RM151.2 million, RM89.7 million and RM5.7 million, respectively.

MoneyHero Launches Credit Hero Club In Hong Kong To Boost Credit Transparency

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- MoneyHero Limited (MoneyHero), a leading tech- and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered personal finance aggregation and comparison platform, has launched the Credit Hero Club in Hong Kong, powered by TransUnion.

Ringgit Opens Near One-year High Against US Dollar Ahead Of MPC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on the first trading day of November, nearing its one-year high, with traders anticipating an unchanged overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

Ringgit Opens Flat Vs Greenback As Markets Digest Fed’s Hawkish Rate Cut

 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar as traders and investors reacted to the US Federal Reserve (Fed)’s unexpectedly hawkish interest rate cut on Thursday, an analyst said.