Local Rubber Glove Industry Can Recapture Us Market Share Following Tariff Hike -- KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The tariff hike imposed by the United States (US) on Chinese medical gloves offers the local glove industry an opportunity to recapture its US market share, according to the Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK).

RM500 Mln To RM1.2 Bln Assets Under Management Expected From Family Office Scheme Within First 5 Years - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The government estimates the range of assets under management (AUM) to be between RM500 million and RM1.2 billion within the first five years of implementing the family office scheme, targeting families from within the country, the region and abroad, such as from the Middle East.

Islamic Finance set to revitalise the economy with three core principles - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Islamic finance holds substantial potential to revitalise the economy through three core principles—Maqasid Shariah, innovation, and global integration, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s overnight decline as investors remained cautious ahead of the United States presidential election today.

Ringgit Opens Higher As US Dollar Weakens Post-NFP Data

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit maintained its upward momentum, opening higher on Tuesday as the US Dollar Index (DXY) weakened following last Friday’s release of US non-farm payroll (NFP) data, said an analyst.

Coordinated Efforts, Shared Learning Among OIC States Essential For Digital Transformation - Fahmi

ISTANBUL, Nov 4 (Bernama) — Malaysia believes that coordinated efforts and shared learning among the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states are essential to drive the next wave of digital transformation, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

Malaysia Calls On French Business Community To Enhance Cooperation For ASEAN Prosperity

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The government has called on the French business community in the country to enhance cooperation as Malaysia assumes the ASEAN chair next year to create a prosperous community, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

TGIF Malaysia Not Affected By TGIF Inc Restructuring

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) --TGI Fridays (TGIF) Malaysia has assured customers that its local franchise restaurants remain fully operational and unaffected by the recent Chapter 11 filing by TGIF Inc. in the United States (US).

OIC Member States Must Foster Collaboration On Financial Ecosystems, Strengthen Digital Payment - Fahmi

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

ISTANBUL, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states must prioritise the sharing of best practices and foster robust collaboration among Islamic nations to develop modern, efficient and inclusive financial ecosystems, effectively phasing out outdated traditional methods.

CPO Futures Rally On Higher Crude, Soybean Oil Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rallied to above RM4,900 per tonne for November and December 2024 contracts, supported by higher crude oil and soybean oil prices, a trader said.

Gold Futures End Lower Amid Ongoing US Political Uncertainties, Middle East Tensions

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday but remained buoyed by ongoing political uncertainties in the United States and Middle East geopolitical tensions, said an analyst.

ABM Welcomes GX Bank, Boost Bank As New Members

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) has announced the addition of GX Bank Bhd and Boost Bank Bhd as new members, marking a pivotal moment in Malaysia’s banking industry.