Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Despite Lower Wall Street

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today despite a lower Wall Street overnight performance. 

Dassault Systemes, Nvidia In Pact To Build Industrial AI Platform Powering Virtual Twins

HOUSTON, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- French software giant Dassault Systemes and Nvidia have forged a long-term strategic partnership to build a shared industrial architecture for mission-critical artificial intelligence (AI), aimed at accelerating the use of science-based “virtual twins” across multiple industries.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Amid Mixed Fed Rate Views

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday amid mixed views among the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) officials on interest rates.

IILM Short-term Sukuk Portfolio Hits US$6.795 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) --  The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM), the world’s leading issuer of shariah-compliant short-term liquidity instruments, said its outstanding sukuk portfolio reached a record US$6.795 billion (US$1 = RM3.93), up 64 per cent from US$4.14 billion a year ago.

MEF Welcomes Government’s Timely Push For Stronger Business Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) said the government’s push for tougher rules, stronger enforcement and a more supportive business ecosystem is timely amid intensifying global competition on the domestic front.

Propel Global Signs Sabah Gas Power MoU With Sabah Energy, Reservoir Link

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Propel Global Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)  with Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn Bhd and Reservoir Link Energy Bhd to explore the development of a modular gas power plant in Sabah.

CPO Futures End Lower On Stronger Ringgit, High Stock Levels

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today on concern over the stronger ringgit against the US dollar, which will affect the demand for the commodity in the near term, a trader said.

SGX-listed Mooreast Eyes Collaboration With Sime Darby Unit On Offshore, Renewables

SINGAPORE, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Mooring solutions provider Mooreast Holdings Ltd said it is collaborating with Sime Darby Joy Industries Sdn Bhd, a unit of Sime Darby Bhd, on offshore business opportunities, including renewable energy.

Gold Futures End Lower Despite Gains On US COMEX

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, despite gains in the US COMEX gold market.

Ringgit Ends Higher Vs US Dollar, Regional Currencies on Continued Optimism On Malaysia's Growth

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar, other major currencies and ASEAN peers on Tuesday on continued optimism over Malaysia’s economic growth prospects.

AME Elite Secures RM214.13 Mln Test Cell Project From KLIA Aeropolis

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- AME Elite Consortium Bhd's wholly-owned unit, AME Construction Sdn Bhd has been awarded a RM214.13 million contract by KLIA Aeropolis Sdn Bhd to construct a specialised test cell facility (Phase 1) in Sepang, Selangor.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended modestly higher today on bargain hunting, extending its recovery from last week’s pullback, although the upside momentum faded after an early peak, said an economist.