Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Ahead Of BNM Policy Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting tomorrow, where policymakers will assess inflation and growth, key factors shaping the outlook for the Overnight Policy Rate.

Marriott, Maritime Waterfront Rebrand Bertam Resort As The Bertam

KEPALA BATAS, May 5 (Bernama ) -- Marriott International has partnered with Maritime Waterfront Suites Sdn Bhd to rebrand Bertam Resort under the Tribute Portfolio brand as The Bertam, ushering in a new chapter for the hospitality sector on mainland Penang.

Malaysia's Near-term Manufacturing Outlook Remains Firm -- Kenanga Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI), which rose to 51.6 in April 2026, signals a firm near-term outlook driven mainly by precautionary stockpiling rather than strong end-demand, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.

Malaysia Must Strive To Become Tech Nation To Address Low Wage Issue -- Liew

ISKANDAR PUTERI, March 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to shift from being perceived mainly as a trading nation to a technology-driven country by striving to produce its own technological innovations in order to tackle the issue of low wages in the country.

Fraser & Neave 2Q Net Profit Down To RM96.27 Mln Vs RM140.33 A Year Ago

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s (F&N) net profit for the second quarter ended March 31, 2026 (2Q 2026) eased to RM96.27 million versus RM140.33 million a year ago.

Bursa Malaysia 1Q Net Profit Rises To RM72.83 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q FY2026) rose to RM72.83 million from RM68.42 million in the same period last year.

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserve Assets At US$126.61 Bln At End-March 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$126.61 billion at the end of March 2026, compared with US$128.29 billion at end-February 2026.

Global Air Cargo Demand Falls By 4.8 Pct In March - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Global demand for international air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), fell by 4.8 per cent in March this year compared with March 2025 levels (-5.5 per cent for international operations), said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

MOF Mulls More Targeted Diesel Subsidy Mechanism For Sabah, Sarawak -- Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is studying the implementation of a more targeted diesel subsidy mechanism, similar to BUDI95, for Sabah and Sarawak, said MADANI government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Stable Earnings Outlook, Macro Support

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher, underpinned by expectations of stable earnings in 2026 across banking, utilities, energy and healthcare sectors, alongside strong domestic liquidity and a supportive macroeconomic backdrop

ASNB Launches Pandu Impianmu 2.0 Campaign With Prizes Worth RM875,000

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), has launched the Pandu Impianmu 2.0 Campaign offering prizes worth RM875,000.

Withholding Tax Withdrawal Has Minimal Impact On KLCCP Stapled Group

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The withdrawal of the 10 per cent withholding tax by the Malaysian government has minimal impact towards KLCCP Stapled Group due to its shareholder mix.