Bursa Malaysia Extends Losses At Midday In Contrast With Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its downward trend at midday on Tuesday despite positive sentiment among regional peers.

Malaysia's IPI Up 6.3 Pct Y-O-Y In September -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose 6.3 per cent year-on-year in September, driven mainly by the manufacturing sector, which recorded sales valued at RM191.1 billion.

Malaysia Among Three Asian Markets With Net Foreign Inflows, Attracts US$381.3 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Foreign institutions extended their net buying streak to two consecutive weeks on Bursa Malaysia, recording net inflows of US$381.3 million (US$1=RM4.05), according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Opens Lower Despite Positive Sentiment On Wall Street

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened lower on Tuesday after a long weekend break for the Deepavali holiday despite positive sentiment on Wall Street overnight.

Bank of Thailand Urges Financial Institutions To Step Up Cybersecurity

By Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has urged financial institutions to strengthen their cybersecurity measures and remain vigilant against potential cyberattacks following incidents involving financial institutions in other countries.

Under JS-SEZ, Nexus Sedenak Strengthens Kulai's Role As Economic Hub - Teo

KULAI, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The high-impact Nexus Sedenak project will become a primary growth catalyst for the southern region’s economy as one of the new industrial and logistics hubs under the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Scicom Eyes International Expansion With Self-funding GovTech Border Infrastructure Model

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- Scicom (MSC) Bhd is accelerating its international government technology (GovTech) expansion, leveraging a public-private financing model designed to help sovereign governments modernise border security without heavy upfront capital expenditure.

KWAP Wins Global Award For RM6 Bln Dana Pemacu Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) – The Retirement Fund Incorporated (KWAP) has won the Investment category at the Pensions & Investments (P&I) World Pension Summit Excellence and Innovation Awards for its RM6 billion Dana Pemacu initiative.

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

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within the 1,600-1,630 range next week, with selective accumulation likely to provide support at lower levels, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng.

Ringgit Expected To Trade With Slight Positive Bias Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade with a slight positive bias against the US dollar next week as investors assess the outlook for the United States interest rates.

JETRO Seeks To Expand Market For Japanese Food Products In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) Kuala Lumpur and Embassy of Japan in Malaysia will be holding the B2B Japanese Food Promotion Programme, in Johor, to promote the use of Japanese ingredients among food service operators in the state.

Ringgit Slips Against US Dollar Amid Global Risk-off Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by a broad risk-off sentiment across global markets amid renewed selling pressure in the semiconductor sector.