Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher But Reverses Early Gains Amid Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened higher but retreated thereafter, tracking cautious sentiment across regional markets amid mixed overnight cues from Wall Street.

Malaysia’s Global Sukuk Attracts US$9.5 Bln Demand, Reflecting Investor Confidence

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The issuance of Malaysia's US$1.5 billion Global Sukuk at the end of July 2026 received subscription demand exceeding US$9.5 billion, reflecting the continued confidence of international investors in the country's economic prospects and credit position.

CPO Futures End Lower On Record-High Stock Estimates, Oversupply Concerns

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, pressured by estimates of record-high Malaysian palm oil inventories in October, raising concerns over persistent oversupply despite stronger export demand.

NCER Records RM116.4 Mln Realised Investments In Perlis As Of Sept 30

KANGAR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) has recorded RM116.4 million in realised investments in Perlis as of Sept 30, 2026, reflecting investors’ confidence in the state’s economic development potential.

Govt Refunds RM20.27 Bln In Excess Income Tax As At Oct 31 - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- A total of RM20.271 billion in income tax refunds involving 3.65 million taxpayer cases had been paid as at Oct 31, 2026.

Gold Futures End Higher, Bucking Weakness On COMEX

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, bucking the weaker performance on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX), although the precious metal remained under pressure from technical selling.

RM14 Bln In Unclaimed Money Recorded As Of September - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Accountant General’s Department of Malaysia (JANM) has recorded over RM14 billion in Unclaimed Money (WTD) as of Sept 31, 2026, said Minister of Finance II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Teraju Approves RM101.40 Mln In Financing For 186 Johor Bumiputera Entrepreneurs

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) has approved RM101.40 million in financing for 186 Bumiputera companies in Johor through two financing programmes between Dec 1, 2024, and Oct 16, 2026.

US Leverage Foreign Assistance To Support Malaysia’s AI Adoption Under AI Spark -- Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) is leveraging its foreign assistance to support Malaysia’s adoption of American artificial intelligence (AI) under a new initiative, US-ASEAN AI SPARK, aimed at strengthening technology cooperation and accelerating the country’s digital economy ambitions.

TNB Accelerates Grid Modernisation To Meet Rising Current, Future Demand - CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) – Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is stepping up investments in grid infrastructure and accelerating network modernisation to strengthen Malaysia’s electricity supply system, enhance renewable energy integration and meet future demand.

TERAJU Boosts Mahseer Fish Breeding Industry To Generate High-value Economic Potential

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The initiative to empower the high-value Mahseer, or Ikan Kelah, fish farming industry under the Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) has proven effective in pioneering a sustainable, competitive national freshwater aquaculture ecosystem chain with high income potential. 

LHDN Audits 408,726 Cases, Discovers RM7.7 Bln In Additional Assessments

CYBERJAYA, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) has audited and investigated a total of 408,726 cases throughout this year, resulting in additional tax assessments amounting to about RM7.7 billion.