Rubber Market Ends Lower On Regional Futures Weakness, Higher Thailand Output Expected

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Friday, tracking losses in regional rubber futures markets amid expectations of increased rubber production in Thailand, a dealer said. 

OPR Status Quo Consistent with Growth And Inflation Outlook -- BNM Governor

By M. Saraswathi and Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent reflects its assessment that the rate remains consistent with price stability outlook and sustainable economic growth, said Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Malaysia's Services Producer Price Index Up 3.6 Pct In 3Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s services producer price index (SPPI) increased by 3.6 per cent in the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026), up from 2.9 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

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. 

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker CBOT Soybean Oil, High Stock Concerns

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today due to weaker soybean oil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

Gold Futures Closes Higher For Third Straight Day On Firmer Market Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher for the third consecutive day on Thursday, as improved risk appetite supported market sentiment.

Ringgit Extends Gains At Close After BNM Decision To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar and other major currencies on Thursday, closing firmer following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher On BNM’s OPR Decision, Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher, buoyed by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent, alongside positive cues from Wall Street.

Implementation Of One Per Cent SAF Mandate Deferred To 2030 - Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) – The implementation of the one per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending mandate will be deferred to 2030, said the Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK).

Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Regional Peers' Gains, Supply Disruption Concerns

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed today amid gains in regional rubber futures markets, as concerns over potential supply disruptions in major producing countries amid the rainy season lent support to prices, a dealer said. 

OPR Status Quo Appropriate, Rate Normalisation Possible In 2027 – Economists

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent is appropriate given the country's resilient economic growth and contained inflation, although a rate normalisation remains possible in 2027, economists said.

SD Guthrie 3Q Net Profit Falls To RM773 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- SD Guthrie Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM773 million in the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2026, from RM935 million in 3Q 2025.