CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker CBOT Soybean Oil, High Stock Concerns

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today due to weaker soybean oil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

Ringgit Extends Gains At Close After BNM Decision To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar and other major currencies on Thursday, closing firmer following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

OPR Status Quo Appropriate, Rate Normalisation Possible In 2027 – Economists

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent is appropriate given the country's resilient economic growth and contained inflation, although a rate normalisation remains possible in 2027, economists said.

BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent following its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year today.

Minimum Wage, Targeted Assistance Part Of Broader Economic Balancing Act – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's minimum wage policy cannot be viewed in isolation but should be seen as complementing the targeted assistance, subsidy rationalisation and affordable healthcare measures to ensure workers' income gains translate into improved household well-being, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Ringgit Opens Higher Ahead Of Expected OPR Hike

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and major currencies on Thursday ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) decision, with expectations of an interest rate hike lending support to the local currency.

CPO Futures Extend Losses As Inventory Concerns Weigh On Market Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today due to concerns over record-high Malaysian inventories impacting market sentiment.

Govt Reviewing Plan To Start 1 Pct SAF Blending Mandate From January 2027 - Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The government is reviewing the proposed implementation of a one per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending mandate for international flights departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) effective January 2027, taking into account current geopolitical developments that are affecting the global energy market.

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.

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.

Vedanta Q2 Profit Jumps 151 Pct To Record US$649 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Indian metals and mining group, Vedanta Ltd posted a record quarterly profit of US$649 million for the second quarter (Q2) ended Sept 30, 2026, up 151 per cent year-on-year, on higher revenue and wider margins. (US$1 = RM4.07)