Logistics, Transport Sector Remains Key Driver Of Malaysia’s Economic Growth - Transport Sec-gen

By Jailani Hasan

SHAH ALAM, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The logistics and transport sector continues to play a crucial role as a key engine of Malaysia’s economic growth, contributing between four and six per cent to the national gross domestic product in recent years, said Ministry of Transport secretary-general Datuk Seri Jana Santhiran Muniayan.

Ringgit Likely To Remain Bullish Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain bullish next week although there could be profit-taking activities due to the recent appreciation, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Slightly Higher Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade slightly higher next week, supported by the stabilisation of gold around US$4,000 per troy ounce.

Rubber Market Expected To Trade Range-bound Next Week

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade within a narrow range next week as mixed global cues continue to shape sentiment, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

Gold Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday despite the positive momentum in the US COMEX gold market.

Ringgit Closes At 4.17 Against US Dollar -- Its Strongest Level This Year

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to rise against the US dollar at the close on Friday, touching the 4.17 level -- its strongest level so far this year -- driven by positive Malaysian economic data, steady Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) and weaker US economic data.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed On Weaker Regional Futures

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today, influenced by weaker advice in the regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

BNM’s International Reserves At US$123.8 Bln As At Oct 31

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) amounted to US$123.8 billion as at Oct 31, 2025, compared to US$123.4 billion as at Oct 15, 2025.

Xsolla Expands Fintech Ecosystem With New Payment Tools

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Global video game commerce company, Xsolla has expanded its financial technology (fintech) ecosystem with a suite of proprietary payment methods ahead of the year-end holiday sales season.

Westports, Maybank Islamic Eye China’s Growing Halal Market Worth US$217 Bln

From Amanina Mohamad Yusof

SHANGHAI, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia seeks a stronger role in global halal logistics, major port operator Westports Holdings Bhd is positioning itself to capitalise on China’s rapidly growing halal food and beverage market, projected to reach US$217.10 billion by 2034.(US$1 = RM4.18).

Bursa Malaysia Slips In Early Trade Amid Regional Mixed Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on Friday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street amid mixed performances in regional markets.

Ringgit Rises Near One-year High Vs US Dollar After BNM Holds OPR

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday, after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) kept the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent, touching the 4.17 level.