ISF Group Unit Bags RM83.2 Mln Port Dickson Hyperscale Data Centre Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- ISF Group Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Yeo Plumber Sdn Bhd, has secured a hyperscale data centre project in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, with a combined contract value of RM83.2 million, awarded by a Malaysian-based civil engineering and building construction group.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Monday amid a weaker ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

EPMB Starts Production Of Two New GWM Hybrid Models In Melaka

ALOR GAJAH, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) is expanding its vehicle assembly operations in Pegoh, Melaka, with the roll-out of two new Great Wall Motor (GWM) models, namely the Wey G9 HEV multi-purpose vehicle and EC15S hybrid sport utility vehicle (SUV).

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.

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. 

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. 

MotoGP Eyes Southeast Asian Fan Growth, No Additional Races Under Consideration

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group SL is looking to grow its fan base in Southeast Asia through content and commercial opportunities, with no additional races in the region currently under consideration, its deputy chief executive officer Carlos Ezpeleta said.

Equinix Appoints Effendi Azmi As Managing Director For Malaysia 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The world’s digital infrastructure company, Equinix Inc, has appointed Effendi Azmi Hashim as managing director for Malaysia, effective immediately. 

Kenanga Raises Loan Growth Forecast To 5.5-6.0 Pct, Expects OPR To Stay At 2.75 Pct

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.

Developing Skilled Energy Talent Key To Malaysia’s Power Generation Future

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 Bernama) -- The fourth annual Gas Turbine Power Generation Conference, to be hosted by Edra Power Holdings Sdn Bhd (Edra) on November 4, is set to play a pivotal role in highlighting the importance of developing skilled energy talent to support Malaysia’s expanding power generation sector.

Ringgit Opens Higher On Expectations Of OPR Normalisation

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.

Ringgit Expected To Trade In Narrow Range Vs Greenback Ahead Of BNM's OPR Decision Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif