Ringgit Expected To Trade In Narrow Range Vs Greenback Ahead Of BNM's OPR Decision Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

Bursa Malaysia Expected To Consolidate Next Week, Trade Within 1,600-1,630 Level

By K. Naveen Prabu & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to consolidate next week, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) projected to trade within the 1,600-1,630 range amid a mildly positive bias.

Public Mutual Declares Over RM89 Mln Distributions For Four Funds

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Public Mutual Bhd has declared distributions amounting to more than RM89 million for four funds as at Oct 31, 2026.

HSBC Upgrades Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth To 5.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- HSBC has upgraded Malaysia’s 2026 economic growth to 5.5 per cent from 5.2 per cent, the third consecutive year above the five per cent threshold, according to HSBC. 

Linyi Trade City Initiative To Ease Supply Chain Access For Malaysian Businesses

By Norhayati Mohd Akhir

LINYI (Shandong) Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses will now have more efficient access to supply chains in China following Linyi Trade City Group's move to introduce the Market Procurement + Global Partners Initiative, backed by the integration of logistics, customs and financial services under a unified service platform.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar For 10th Consecutive Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the 10th consecutive trading day on Friday, reflecting sustained positive sentiment towards the local currency at the start of trading.

Ringgit Extends Gains Against US Dollar After Fed Holds Interest Rates

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its gains to end higher against the US dollar on Thursday, following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to keep the benchmark interest rate steady at 3.75 per cent to 4.00 per cent, an analyst said.

Govt Increases All State Allocations, Sabah And Sarawak Highest - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The federal government has always prioritised projects proposed by the state governments, including increasing allocations to all states, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Rural Roads Programme Financing Prioritised, Allocation For 2026 Rises To RM3.1 Bln – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) – The government is prioritising the Rural Roads Programme (JALB) project financing with the total allocation for 2026 rising to RM3.1 billion from the original allocation of RM2.11 billion, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).

Govt Takes Targeted Approach To Assist Affected SMEs - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The government is taking a targeted approach to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by economic pressures, including through loan rescheduling and restructuring, as well as payment deferments.

Govt Retains SST, GST Not An Option Amid High Cost Of Living - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The federal government will continue to implement the Sales and Service Tax (SST), as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will not be considered due to the ongoing burden of the cost of living.

European Deep-Tech Firms Seek Singapore Investors At Innovation Night

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- More than 150 investors, corporate leaders, policymakers and innovators met European deep-tech companies at the European Innovation Night in Singapore on Oct 28, an event aimed at building business and investment partnerships between Europe and Singapore.