Bumiputera Companies D’Amante, Coperatech Achieve Success Through Tenacity Amid Headwinds

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The Asian financial crisis that struck in 1997-1998 marked the end of the road for many businesses, forcing them to fold.

Ringgit Opens Little Changed Against US Dollar, Firmer Against Peers

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened little changed against the US dollar on Thursday as investors assessed the latest US inflation data and its implications for the interest rate outlook.

Govt Studies Proposal To Extend EPF I-Sayang Scheme To Non-Citizen Wives

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) --  The government, through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), will continue to study a proposal to expand the scope and coverage of the EPF i-Sayang scheme to allow Malaysian husbands to make voluntary contributions for their non-citizen wives.

CPO Futures End Sharply Higher On Stronger Soybean Oil, Crude Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended sharply higher on Wednesday, supported by stronger soybean oil and crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Investments Worth Billions Of Ringgit Signal Growing Confidence In Malaysia's Economy — Chiew

KUCHING, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's robust economic expansion, marked by strong gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), highlights the success of ongoing economic reforms as well as surging investor confidence, said Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Chiew Choon Man. 

Malaysia Rises To 27th Place In IMD WDAIR 2026, Second Best In ASEAN After Singapore - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has climbed seven rungs to 27th place out of 70 economies in the IMD World Digital and AI Ranking (WDAIR) 2026 from 34th place last year, becoming the second-highest-ranked country in ASEAN after Singapore.

Gold Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday amid profit-taking following recent gains, despite an uptick on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

KLCI Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Wednesday.

Ringgit Ends Mostly Higher Against Major And Regional Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended mostly higher on Wednesday against major and regional currencies but eased against the greenback amid renewed expectations of a hike in US interest rates.

United Plantations Net Profit Rises To RM290.92 Mln In 3Q, Declares 30 Sen Interim Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- United Plantations Bhd’s net profit rose to RM290.92 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (3Q) from RM203.27 million in the same quarter a year ago. 

OCBC Cuts 2027 Brent Forecast To US$75 On Easing Supply Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank has lowered its end-2027 Brent crude oil forecast to US$75 per barrel from US$85, citing improved prospects for de-escalation of the West Asia conflict and additional Gulf export capacity. 

Southern Score Unit Bags RM146.8 Mln Port Dickson Data Centre Subcontract

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Southern Score Builders Bhd’s unit SJEE Engineering Sdn Bhd has secured a RM146.8 million subcontract from a local construction company to undertake electrical works for two data centre projects in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan.