KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher, buoyed by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent, alongside positive cues from Wall Street. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 19.30 points, or 1.19 per cent, to 1,635.86 from Wednesday’s close of 1,616.56. The benchmark index opened 6.72 points higher at 1,623.28, and fluctuated between an intraday high of 1,642.44 and a low of 1,622.62 during the trading session. However, market breadth was negative, with losers outnumbering gainers 723 to 497, while 466 counters were unchanged, 1,075 untraded and 10 suspended. Turnover rose to 3.74 billion units valued at RM3.61 billion compared with yesterday’s 2.81 billion units valued at RM2.57 billion.
Alpha IVF Group Bhd, through its subsidiary Alpha International (Shanghai) Medical Consulting Ltd, has launched a new office in Shanghai, China, to tap into the country's rapidly expanding in-vitro fertilization (IVF) market and bolster its regional presence. Key Highlights: New Shanghai Operations : The Shanghai office, operational since September 4, will act as a gateway for Chinese patients to access Alpha IVF’s fertility services and expertise. It will promote advanced fertility treatments, such as preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies (PGTA), an embryo screening technique for chromosomal abnormalities not currently available in China. Focus on High Success Rates and Accessibility : The group aims to leverage its high IVF success rates and simplify the process for Chinese patients seeking treatment in Malaysia. The Shanghai office is expected to handle over 150 egg retrieval procedures annually, boosting the number of Chinese patients and enhancing the group's ...