<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 6): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on boosting economic ties in a telephone call on Thursday.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Anwar and Rubio discussed ways to expand economic cooperation under the US-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership upgraded in October 2025, including through secure, cutting-edge American technology, the US Department of State said in a two-sentence readout.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>However, no new agreements or investments were announced.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The US is among Malaysia’s largest trading partners and biggest investors.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>A small group of US lawmakers have lobbied Rubio in July to review America’s military aid as well as access to technology and markets in response to Malaysia’s policy on Israel and Anwar’s pledge to deport any Israeli citizens found in the country.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The US-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, announced by Anwar and US President Donald Trump, expands bilateral cooperation covering trade and investment, advanced technology and critical minerals, defence and security, energy, regional peace, and people-to-people ties.</p></div>


Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on boosting economic ties in a telephone call on Thursday.

US Department of State: Rubio spoke to Anwar on boosting economic ties

Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average slumped on Friday, putting the tech-heavy gauge into a technical bear market as investors unwind artificial intelligence (AI)-related trades.

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SINGAPORE (Nov 6): Copper dropped on Friday and was set for its biggest weekly drop in London since March, as a rout in technology stocks battered markets.

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Malaysia’s push to become a regional data centre hub is putting pressure on its energy infrastructure, as new power generation and grid capacity take much longer to build than the facilities they are meant to support, according to experts.

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KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 6): Klanggroup Development Sdn Bhd has completed and handed over vacant possession for its RM112 million K Commercial Camellia @ Bukit Beruntung, according to a press statement issued on Friday.

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About 600,000 of Nvidia's advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips are stored in Hong Kong awaiting shipment to mainland China, two people familiar with the matter said, as Beijing withholds approval for large-scale imports despite demand from tech firms.

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Malaysia and Singapore will increase the quota of licensed cross-border taxis from 300 to 500 per country from Nov 16, 2026, while allowing two additional ride-hailing operators to provide services under the enhanced Cross-Border Taxi Scheme.

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(Nov 6): Airbus reported on Friday a 6.2% year-on-year increase in aircraft deliveries between January and October, bringing the year-to-date tally to 621.

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The public have been warned about scammers impersonating Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) through fake websites and malicious applications to steal personal and banking information.

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<p>Imprisoned former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has paid the RM50 million fine, paving the way to him serving the remainder of his prison term in the confinement of his home.</p>


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<p>Imprisoned former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's legal team has confirmed that the RM50 million fine has been paid and the court has subsequently issued an order for house arrest.</p>


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<p>Public Bank Bhd (KL:PBBANK) saw its net profit drop 3.8% year-on-year in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (3QFY2026) on higher loans or financing impairment allowances.</p>


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<p>Malaysian shares are broadly lower as a massive overnight sell-off on Wall Street rippled over to Asian markets on Friday. The ringgit weakened.</p>


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<p>Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said on Friday that she has no knowledge of the payment reportedly made to settle the RM50 million&nbsp;fine on her imprisoned husband Datuk Seri Najib Razak.</p>


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<p>SYDNEY/WELLINGTON (Nov 6): The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) said on Friday that it hit the local unit of Westpac with a charge alleging it breached disclosure rules for the country's Depositor Compensation Scheme.</p>


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<p>Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on boosting economic ties in a telephone call on Thursday.</p>


<p>TA Securities sees 12.5% upside for IOI Properties Group Bhd’s (KL:IOIPG) real estate investment trust (REIT) arm amid its attractive valuation relative to large peers.</p>


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<p>Authorities should investigate the source of the money raised to pay former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s fine, said DAP’s Tony Pua.</p>


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<p>(Nov 5):&nbsp;Shares of Elon Musk's companies ‌SpaceX&nbsp;and Tesla&nbsp;slumped on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session, as investors worried that Democratic wins in the US midterm elections could slow data center build-outs.</p>

<p>SpaceX, which has leaned into the ​AI data ...

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<p>Oil pushed higher on Friday after rebounding on Thursday from a sharp sell-off triggered by a Democratic sweep of US midterm elections, as traders weighed the outlook for an end to war in the Middle East.</p>


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<p>Semiconductor support services firm Frontken Corporation Bhd (KL:FRONTKN) posted record earnings in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (3QFY2026), driven by stronger performance across its core businesses and effective cost controls.</p>


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<p>Here's a heads up on what to look out for today.</p>
