KLCI Futures Finish Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Wednesday in line with the weaker cash market performance.

Google's US$15 Bln Investment To Contribute US$1.1 Bln Annually To GDP During Construction

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Google's planned US$15 billion (US1= RM4.07) investment in Malaysia over the next two years is expected to contribute an average of US$1.1 billion annually to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) during the construction phase, while supporting over 37,000 local jobs annually.

Ringgit Closes Higher Vs US Dollar Ahead of BNM OPR Decision

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged up against the US dollar and other ASEAN currencies at Wednesday’s closing ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) decision tomorrow.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid Profit-taking

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower today amid profit-taking in selected banking and telecommunications heavyweights, despite improved market breadth driven by renewed buying interest in small-cap technology stocks.

BMI Sees BNM Holding OPR At 2.75 Pct Through 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- BMI expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain its overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent tomorrow and through 2027, citing resilient economic growth and a manageable inflation outlook.

Malaysian Rubber Council Wins Gold Stevie Award For Rubber Innovation Commercialisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) has won a Gold Stevie Award at the 2026 International Business Awards for its Coordinated Commercialisation Framework (CCF), which helps translate Malaysian rubber innovations into commercial products.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Tracking Weaker Regional Rubber Futures, Stronger Ringgit

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower today, tracking losses in regional rubber futures markets and pressured by a slightly stronger ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said. 

IOI Corp Sees No Major EUDR Compliance Challenge, Expects Premium For European Sales

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Compliance with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is unlikely to pose a major challenge to IOI Corporation Bhd, given its established experience in supplying certified palm oil products, said its group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Lee Yeow Chor.

AWS Launches Semarak AI Malaysia To Accelerate Nationwide AI Adoption

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched Semarak AI Malaysia, a national programme to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).

Ningbo Mayors’ Dialogue Yields 14 Cooperation Agreements - CGTN

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue · Ningbo in China’s port city of Ningbo produced 14 cooperation agreements and a joint statement, the Ningbo Consensus on Cooperative Development, after the opening, China Global Television Network (CGTN) reported.

Univar Solutions Buys Lavo Bulk Assets To Expand In Canada

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Univar Solutions LLC (Univar Solutions), a speciality ingredients and chemicals distributor, has completed the acquisition of certain assets of KIK Consumer Products’ Lavo Bulk (Lavo Bulk) business in Canada, strengthening its presence in Eastern Canada.

Integrated System Planning Vital To Meet Growing Demand For Electricity -- TNB

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) says integrated system planning is becoming increasingly important as demand for electricity from data centres and high-value industries grows.