Boehringer Ingelheim Sees Asia-Pacific As Life Science Innovation Pillar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific (APAC) is rapidly gaining importance as a major pillar of global life science innovation, Boehringer Ingelheim Chairman of the Board of Managing Directors, Shashank Deshpande said at the Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK) 2026 in Seoul.

Malaysia's Manufacturing Sector Returns To Growth In October, PMI At 51.0

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's manufacturing sector recorded a renewed improvement in its health in October 2026, with the S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 51.0 during the month, signalling a return to growth on the back of stronger new orders and output. 

Local Gold Prices Expected To Remain Stable Until Year-end

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Local gold prices are expected to remain stable or slightly increase from current levels until the end of this year, amid geopolitical uncertainties and changes in the global economic structure, said an economist.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index ended the morning session higher, supported by bargain hunting in selected blue-chip stocks amid cautious regional sentiment.

BNM Issues Commemorative Coins For National Audit Department’s 120th Anniversary, EPF’s 75th Anniversary

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced the issuance of two limited-editioncommemorative coins in conjunction with the 120th anniversary of the National Audit Department (JAN120) and the 75th anniversary of the Employees Provident Fund (KWSP75).

Lendlease REIT Posts 10 Pct Retail Rental Reversion In 1Q FY2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (Lendlease REIT) recorded a positive retail rental reversion of 10.0 per cent for the first quarter of its financial year 2027 (1Q FY2027), while its weighted average cost of debt fell to 2.50 per cent a year from 2.75 per cent in FY2026.

MotoGP To Assess West Asia Conditions For Next Year, Rules Out Rotation Plans - Deputy CEO

KUALA LUMPUR Nov 2 (Bernama) -- MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group SL will assess conditions in West Asia as it plans next year’s schedule, with no immediate plans to rotate races if the regional conflict is prolonged, its deputy chief executive officer (CEO) Carlos Ezpeleta said.

LyondellBasell To Sell Former Houston Refinery To Valero For US$320.5 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell (LYB) has agreed to sell its former Houston Refinery site and related assets to a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation (Valero) for US$320.5 million as part of its ongoing portfolio transformation. (US$1 = RM4.05)

Mi Technovation Shares Fall Following Singapore Property Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Mi Technovation Bhd’s shares fell in early trade on Monday following the group’s planned acquisition of a freehold industrial building in Singapore for S$103.88 million (RM331.8 million).

Kenanga Raises Loan Growth Forecast To 5.5-6.0 Pct, Expects OPR To Stay At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has raised its loan growth forecast for this year to a range of 5.5 per cent to six per cent from five per cent to 5.5 per cent, with projections extended into 2027.

KLCI Futures Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives traded lower in the early session today.

Ringgit Opens Higher On Expectations Of OPR Normalisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and major currencies on Monday, supported by expectations of a possible overnight policy rate (OPR) normalisation ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting this Thursday.