Heathrow Trails, JFK Tops In Airport Wi-Fi Stress Index - Holafly

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- London Heathrow ranked last and New York’s JFK first among eight international business hubs in eSIM provider Holafly’s Airport WiFi Stress Index, which compares airport Wi-Fi conditions for business travellers.

WM Senibong Secures AA-IS Rating From Marc Ratings

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- WM Senibong Berhad (WM Senibong) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, WM Senibong Capital Bhd, had its AA-IS rating with a stable outlook affirmed by MARC Ratings Berhad for its Islamic medium-term notes under the Sukuk Wakalah programme of up to RM1 billion.

China Investors Interested In Developing Aluminium, Green Energy Facilities In Bintulu – Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) – Investors from China are interested in developing an aluminium production plant as well as a green energy facility in Samalaju, Bintulu, Sarawak, to support manufacturing activities oriented towards the international market.

US Signs Expo 2030 Riyadh Participation Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has signed its participation contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh, paving the way for the development of its pavilion at the World Expo to be held in the Saudi  capital from Oct 1, 2030, to March 31, 2031.

AirAsia Advises Guests To Plan Ahead For Year-End Peak Travel Period

SEPANG, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- AirAsia has advised guests travelling during the year-end peak travel period to plan ahead and allow sufficient time for their journeys amid increased passenger traffic and potentially adverse weather conditions.

Petronas, Partners Sign Farm-Out Agreements For Sarawak Offshore Fields

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd, has entered into a series of farm-out agreements (FOAs) with its joint venture partners.

Banks Urged To Explore IP-Backed Financing For Businesses

PETALING JAYA, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Banking institutions are urged to tap intellectual property (IP)-backed financing to broaden funding opportunities for businesses, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin. 

Boehringer Ingelheim Sees Asia-Pacific As Life Science Innovation Pillar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific (APAC) is rapidly gaining importance as a major pillar of global life science innovation, Boehringer Ingelheim Chairman of the Board of Managing Directors, Shashank Deshpande said at the Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK) 2026 in Seoul.

Malaysia's Manufacturing Sector Returns To Growth In October, PMI At 51.0

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. 

HSBC Sees Ringgit Trading At 4.10-4.20 Against US Dollar In 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit could trade between 4.10 and 4.20 against the US dollar in 2027, compared with its current range of 4.05 to 4.10, according to HSBC Global Investment Research.

Local Gold Prices Expected To Remain Stable Until Year-end

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.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends Morning Session Higher

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.