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APB Resources To Dispose Of Menara APB For RM45 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- APB Resources Bhd has proposed to dispose of Menara APB, a 16-storey office building in Shah Alam, Selangor to Darul Ehsan Investment Group Bhd (DEIGB) for RM45 million cash.

Ringgit Slips Against US Dollar Amid Global Risk-off Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by a broad risk-off sentiment across global markets amid renewed selling pressure in the semiconductor sector.

BNM Has Regulatory Safeguards In Place To Ensure Cyber Resilience of Financial Institutions

By M. Saraswathi and Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has put in place regulatory requirements for financial institutions to maintain adequate cybersecurity safeguards, continuously strengthening their defences, said Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Public Bank 3Q Net Profit Falls 3.8 Pct To RM1.77 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM1.77 billion in the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, down from RM1.84 billion, while revenue rose to RM7.74 billion from RM7.41 billion previously.

Labuan Tuna Industry Player Vivendi Asset Expands Into Brunei 

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Labuan's leading tuna industry player, Vivendi Asset Group, is expanding its regional footprint through a major investment in Brunei, where its seafood processing venture is set to become the sultanate's largest.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Losses At Midday On Weak Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its downtrend at midday on Friday, tracking losses among most regional peers as selling in heavyweight counters weighed on the market amid weak sentiment following Wall Street’s overnight rout.

Rubio, Anwar Discuss Expanding Economic Cooperation Under US-Malaysia CSP

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim have discussed ways to expand economic cooperation under the upgraded Malaysia-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP).

MRM Health, Biocodex Partner On 15 Mln Euros Microbiome Medicine Facility

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Biotech company, MRM Health has formed a strategic partnership with French pharmaceutical company, Biocodex, which will invest 15 million euros in a manufacturing facility for microbiome-based medicines. (1 Euro = RM4.54)

More Than A Smartphone Brand: Xiaomi's Next Chapter In Malaysia

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Xiaomi is expanding beyond the smartphone market as it strengthens its position as a global technology company, with Malaysia playing an important role in its regional growth strategy.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Broadly Lower Amid Wall Street Sell-Off

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened broadly lower on Friday, with selling pressure dominating trading following Wall Street’s sharp overnight losses amid renewed concerns over artificial intelligence (AI)-related stocks.

JETCO Network Of Over 200 Singapore Stakeholders To Boost Johor Investment

By Hasnah Jusid

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 6 (Bernama) – The Johor Economic, Tourism and Cultural Office (JETCO) has established a strategic network of at least 200 stakeholders in Singapore as part of efforts to strengthen investment, trade and business ties between Johor and the republic.

BNM Likely To Raise OPR By 25 Basis Points In 2027 - Analysts

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- A potential 25-basis-point hike in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) to 3.0 per cent is expected in the first quarter of 2027 (1Q 2027) amid resilient economic growth and Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) hawkish tone on inflation, said market observers.