KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's manufacturing sector recorded a renewed improvement in its health in October 2026, with the S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 51.0 during the month, signalling a return to growth on the back of stronger new orders and output.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Local gold prices are expected to remain stable or slightly increase from current levels until the end of this year, amid geopolitical uncertainties and changes in the global economic structure, said an economist.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index ended the morning session higher, supported by bargain hunting in selected blue-chip stocks amid cautious regional sentiment.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced the issuance of two limited-editioncommemorative coins in conjunction with the 120th anniversary of the National Audit Department (JAN120) and the 75th anniversary of the Employees Provident Fund (KWSP75).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (Lendlease REIT) recorded a positive retail rental reversion of 10.0 per cent for the first quarter of its financial year 2027 (1Q FY2027), while its weighted average cost of debt fell to 2.50 per cent a year from 2.75 per cent in FY2026.
KUALA LUMPUR Nov 2 (Bernama) -- MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group SL will assess conditions in West Asia as it plans next year’s schedule, with no immediate plans to rotate races if the regional conflict is prolonged, its deputy chief executive officer (CEO) Carlos Ezpeleta said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell (LYB) has agreed to sell its former Houston Refinery site and related assets to a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation (Valero) for US$320.5 million as part of its ongoing portfolio transformation. (US$1 = RM4.05)
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Mi Technovation Bhd’s shares fell in early trade on Monday following the group’s planned acquisition of a freehold industrial building in Singapore for S$103.88 million (RM331.8 million).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has raised its loan growth forecast for this year to a range of 5.5 per cent to six per cent from five per cent to 5.5 per cent, with projections extended into 2027.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives traded lower in the early session today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and major currencies on Monday, supported by expectations of a possible overnight policy rate (OPR) normalisation ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting this Thursday.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Group Bhd is targeting to commence flights to Bahrain by March 2027, subject to regional conditions, with the appointment of its Bahrain board of directors marking another milestone in its regional expansion strategy.
