Following Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision on Wednesday to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3%, which marks 18 months of rate pause, economists expect the central bank to leave the benchmark interest rate unchanged throughout 2025 as well.

BNM seen keeping OPR at 3% throughout 2025 as it stays pat in latest review

Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA) is expected to be included in the FBM KLCI, according to RHB Research and CIMB Securities ahead of the semi-annual review of the index's component stocks on Dec 5, while Genting Malaysia Bhd (KL:GENM) and Genting Bhd (KL:GENTING) risk exclusion.

RHB, CIMB expect Gamuda's KLCI inclusion ahead of semi-annual review

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 6): The reintroduction of the goods and services tax (GST) system would take too long to implement and would not provide the necessary revenue within the desired timeframe to achieve the government’s fiscal targets, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Amir Hamzah: Expanding SST will better address fiscal challenges than reintroducing GST

The government's decision to introduce mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions for foreign workers is meant to address the country's heavy dependence on foreign labour, while promoting fairness in the domestic labour market, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Mandatory EPF contribution meant to reduce reliance on foreign workers, says Amir Hamzah

The federal government will incorporate policies for the adoption of nuclear energy in the nation's energy mix under the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan, set to be implemented from 2026 to 2030, as part of its goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Government to include nuclear energy policies in 13th Malaysia Plan — Rafizi

MCE Holdings Bhd (KL:MCEHLDG), a manufacturer of automotive electronic and mechatronic parts, is partnering with Nanjing Chuhang Technology Co Ltd to exclusively develop, manufacture and market a sensing radar technology for autonomous driving application for global markets, excluding China.

MCE explores development of autonomous driving solutions with Chinese company

TGI Fridays Malaysia's operations in the country will continue to operate as usual and remain unaffected by the recent bankruptcy filing of TGI Fridays Inc in the US, says Techna-X Bhd (KL:TECHNAX), which owns Craveat International Sdn Bhd — the master franchisee and developer for TGI Fridays Malaysia.

TGI Fridays' ops in Malaysia unaffected by bankruptcy of US parent, says master franchisee 

The six-year dispute between Star Media Group Bhd (KL:STAR) and property developer JAKS Resources Bhd (KL:JAKS) over the development of a parcel of land in Section 13, Petaling Jaya, which started in 2018, has come to an end, with both parties inking an agreement to settle the issue.

Star Media, JAKS ink settlement to end six-year dispute over Section 13 land deal

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 1): Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday:

Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA) has secured a RM451.4 million contract to build a data centre in Cyberjaya. The contract will cover the data centre’s ...

Gamuda, Parkwood, YNH Property, Rexit, Techna-X, RGT, Bumi Armada, Kimlun, Pintaras Jaya and MMAG

Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) have come out separately to defend their investments in FashionValet (FV) that resulted in losses for the two government-linked institutions.

Investment in FashionValet was to support 'high potential Bumiputera company', say PNB and Khazanah

China’s luxury market may recover in the next 24 months as the country’s economy bounces back, Bulgari chief executive officer Jean-Christophe Babin said. 

The LVMH-owned jeweller has seen a more visible downturn this year in China at its brick-and-mortar stores versus online channels that can reach more customers including those in smaller cities, Babin added on Wednesday in a round-table interview at the annual China International Import Expo in Shanghai.

Bulgari CEO sees Chinese luxury market recovering in next two years

Shares of Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Bhd (KL:LCTITAN) tumbled to their lowest in more than four years on Thursday, as investors reacted to widening quarterly losses while analysts flagged more troubles ahead.

Lotte Chemical shares tumble over four-year low amid larger losses, bleak outlook

LONDON (Nov 6): Saudi start-up Riyadh Air is wading back into the jet market after buying dozens of Airbus and Boeing planes, and aims to finalise a new deal involving the industry’s largest twin-aisle jets early next year, its chief executive said.

Riyadh Air plans new jet order decision early next year

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 7): Shares of Hup Seng Industries Bhd (KL:HUPSENG) rose on Thursday after the biscuit maker declared a special dividend amid record high quarterly profits.

Hup Seng shares rise after record quarterly profits, special dividend

BEIJING (Nov 7): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim continued his intensive schedule in Beijing, the final stop of his working visit, with a business meeting with China International Capital Corp (CICC).

Anwar continues intensive schedule in Beijing, to begin with business meeting with CICC

Most Asian stocks dropped on Thursday as investors weighed the market ramifications of a second Trump presidency, with its promise of steeper tariffs. The dollar edged higher after surging more than 1% on Wednesday.

Most Asian stocks fall on wariness over Trump win

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 7): An explanation regarding the award of the second 5G network licence to U Mobile Sdn Bhd will be among highlights of the Dewan Rakyat session on Thursday.

Explanation on U Mobile’s 5G licence award among highlights of Dewan Rakyat sitting on Thursday

BMI, a unit of the Fitch group, predicts challenges in establishing two sustainable 5G networks in Malaysia, emphasising that investment commitments will be crucial for the second network's viability.

BMI sees challenges for Malaysia's dual 5G networks

PUTRAJAYA (Nov 6): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen several personal and company bank accounts, valued at around RM1.1 million, belonging to the husband-and-wife founders of the FashionValet e-commerce platform.

MACC freezes bank accounts of FashionValet founders

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 6): Parkson Holdings Bhd’s (KL:PARKSON) subsidiary, Parkson Retail Group Ltd (PRGL), has secured two major lease agreements in Shanghai and Nanning, China, with a total combined value of approximately RM358.8 million.

Parkson’s unit secures two major lease agreements in China

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Wednesday

3REN, CTOS, Pharmaniaga, Hup Seng, Lotte Chemical, Datasonic, Haily, Mah Sing, AMMB, DXN, JAKS Resources, Star Media

Most Asian stocks dropped on Thursday as investors weighed the market ramifications of a second Trump presidency, with its promise of steeper tariffs. The dollar edged higher after surging more than 1% on Wednesday.

Security-based ICT provider Datasonic Group Bhd (KL:DSONIC) has proposed to undertake bonus issues of up to 1.55 billion warrants on the basis of one warrant for every two shares held by shareholders.

Datasonic proposes one-for-two bonus warrants

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 7): Shares of Hup Seng Industries Bhd (KL:HUPSENG) rose on Thursday after the biscuit maker declared a special dividend amid record high quarterly profits.&nbsp;

PUTRAJAYA (Nov 6): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen several personal and company bank accounts, valued at around RM1.1 million, belonging to the husband-and-wife founders of the FashionValet e-commerce platform.&nbsp;

Shares of Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Bhd (KL:LCTITAN) tumbled to their lowest in more than four years on Thursday, as investors reacted to widening quarterly losses while analysts flagged more troubles ahead.

A surge in American steel stocks just hours after former president Donald Trump secured a second term signals investors are betting his victory is bullish for the industry.

Steel stocks back in vogue as Trump victory buoys outlook

The Nasdaq 100 Index climbed to its first record since July in the wake of the US presidential election, which&nbsp;added&nbsp;to the year’s powerful bull market in megacap tech stocks.

Nasdaq 100 hits record as Big Tech extends climb after election

Donald Trump’s victory in the race for the White House is set to inspire companies that have stuck to the sidelines to go public in the US as soon as next year, capitalising on the stock market’s positive reaction and the president-elect’s promises to cut red tape.

IPO market holdouts look to 2025 as Trump retakes White House

Donald Trump&nbsp;recaptured the White House with a sweeping victory on Wednesday as tens of millions of Americans looked past his criminal charges and divisive rhetoric to embrace a leader who, if he carries out his campaign promises, will test the limits of presidential power.

Trump win to test limit of presidential power; Harris concedes but vows 'fight'

BMI, a unit of the Fitch group, predicts challenges in establishing two sustainable 5G networks in Malaysia, emphasising that investment commitments will be crucial for the second network's viability.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 6): The French Supreme Court on Wednesday fully dismissed the challenge filed by the alleged heirs of the defunct Sulu sultanate, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

In a Facebook post, she des...

Azalina: French Supreme Court delivers historic win for Malaysia against Sulu claimants

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 7): An explanation regarding&nbsp;the award of&nbsp;the second 5G network licence to U Mobile Sdn Bhd will be among highlights of&nbsp;the Dewan Rakyat session on Thursday.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 6): Parkson Holdings Bhd’s (KL:PARKSON) subsidiary, Parkson Retail Group Ltd (PRGL), has secured two major lease agreements in Shanghai and Nanning, China, with a total combined value of approximately RM358.8&nbsp;million.

BEIJING (Nov 7): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim continued his intensive schedule in Beijing, the final stop of his working visit, with a business meeting with China International Capital Corp (CICC).

Stocks hit all-time highs, US yields jumped and the dollar saw its best day since 2022 on Wednesday, with investors mapping out Donald Trump’s return to presidency and the potential for Republicans to win both houses of Congress.

S&P 500 sees best post-election day in its history

YNH Property Bhd (KL:YNHPROP), which has yet to complete a special independent review of certain contracts it previously said would take three months to complete from its commencement in June, has now said the review had been delayed due to "strained resources".

YNH blames 'strained resources' for delay in completing independent review of its JV, turkey contracts

（吉隆坡7日讯）合成工业（Hup Seng Industries Bhd）（KL:HUPSENG）季度净利创下新高纪录，加上派发特别股息，刺激股价今早走高。

净利创新高兼派特别股息 合成工业股价走高

LONDON (Nov 6): Saudi start-up Riyadh Air is wading back into the jet market after buying dozens of Airbus&nbsp;and Boeing planes, and aims to finalise a new deal involving the industry’s largest twin-aisle jets early next year, its chief executive said.

（吉隆坡7日讯）乐天大腾化学（Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Bhd）（KL:LCTITAN）净亏扩大，并警告未来几天存在不确定性，拖累股价周四跌至4年多以来的最低点。

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