PKNPk-Gamuda JV Inks MoU With PBAPP For Bulk Treated Water Supply To Penang

IPOH, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak and Gamuda Bhd, through their joint venture (PKNPk-Gamuda JV), have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) for the sale of excess treated water from the Northern Perak Water Supply Scheme (NPWSS) to Penang.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Higher, Tracks Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher today, recouping yesterday’s losses in line with gains from Wall Street overnight.

Ringgit Opens Stronger Vs US Dollar, Market Awaits OPR Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continues to strengthen against the US dollar this morning after closing 0.14 per cent higher at yesterday’s close, with all eyes on Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee’s decision on the overnight policy rate (OPR) later today.

Ringgit Closes Higher Vs Greenback Ahead Of OPR Announcement Tomorrow

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Wednesday ahead of the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) announcement tomorrow.

Malaysia-US Trade Deal Does Not Contradict The Federal Constitution - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the United States contains no provisions that contradict the spirit or any articles of the Federal Constitution, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim asserted.

Continued Buying Interest Lifts FBM KLCI At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index ended the morning session higher, as continued buying in select heavyweights, led by financial stocks, lifted market sentiment.

Ringgit Rises As Weaker US Dollar Faces Policy Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and stayed on a firm footing, as lingering uncertainty over US monetary policy weighed on the greenback.

Malaysia’s Manufacturing PMI Eases To 49.5 In October – Kenanga

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector saw a marginal slowdown in October, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) easing slightly to 49.5 from 49.8 in September, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.

AM Best: Taiwan’s Non-Life Insurance Outlook Remains Stable

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on Taiwan’s non-life insurance segment, noting that premium growth prospects remain robust and are supported by steady economic conditions and strong insurance demand.

APEC Should Be A Bridge Beyond Member Economies To Be More Inclusive, Truly Impactful Platform

From Nor Baizura Basri

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies to serve as a bridge beyond the platform with greater participation from Latin American and African economies.

LNG Canada Seen As Key Pillar In Malaysia-Canada Energy Ties - Malaysia High Commissioner

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The LNG Canada project represents a vital link in strengthening energy cooperation between Malaysia and Canada, with both countries urged to explore new areas of collaboration beyond liquefied natural gas (LNG).

US Will Give Special Consideration To Semiconductor Sector In Tariff Negotiations - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The United States will give special consideration to Malaysia’s semiconductor sector in tariff negotiations under Section 232 of the US Trade Expansion Act of 1962, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.