Policy Certainty, Reforms And Current External Factors Are Working For Ringgit - BNM Governor

By M.Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Policy certainty, ongoing government reforms and supportive external factors have contributed to the ringgit’s steady appreciation to levels last seen in 2018, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Bursa Malaysia's Index Breaks Above 1,760 At Mid-morning

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index climbed past the 1,760 mark at midmorning, buoyed by sustained buying interest across most heavyweight stocks, particularly in the banking and property sectors.

HCLTech Bolsters Wealth Management Portfolio With Finergic Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- HCLTech announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Singapore-headquartered Finergic Solutions Pte Ltd, a boutique wealth consulting firm.

MyDigital ID Phase 2 Sandbox Involves 18 Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Eighteen banking institutions have confirmed participation in the Phase 2 Sandbox for the phased, orderly integration of MyDigital ID into the financial sector, in line with international best practices.

YBS Eyes RM600 Mln Revenue On Back Of Allied Acquisition

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- YBS International Bhd (YBS) is projecting its revenue to increase sharply from RM100 million to RM600 million following the completion of a landmark strategic investment to acquire the Allied Group of Companies.

Bursa Malaysia's Benchmark Index Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index rebounded to close higher today as investors engaged in bargain hunting at lower levels following yesterday’s profit-taking, in line with gains across most regional markets.

Bursa Malaysia Starts Lower Amid Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Wednesday, tracking weaker overnight cues from Wall Street as escalating geopolitical tensions over the Greenland takeover dampened investor sentiment.

Maybank Plans To Introduce New Retail App To Replace MAE

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Maybank plans to introduce a new retail banking application (app) to replace its existing MAE app, as part of a broader technology investment to enhance digital capabilities and strengthen customer engagement across the region. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower, CI Falls Below 1,700 Mark

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended lower on Tuesday, slipping below the key 1,700 level, as continued profit-taking and weak regional market performance, amid heightened geopolitical tensions, dampened investor risk appetite.

CGC Appoints Two New Independent Non-executive Directors

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) has appointed Zaida Khalida Shaari and Rohan Krishnalingam as its new independent non-executive directors, effective Jan 1, 2026 and Jan 20, 2026, respectively.

AAX Redesignates Benyamin Ismail As General Manager, Appoints Tharumalingam As Group CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has redesignated its chief executive officer (CEO) Benyamin Ismail to the position of general manager, effective today, as part of the consolidation of AirAsia Group’s aviation business under AAX.

Bursa Malaysia Rallies Early, CI Tops 1,720 Level

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, tracking firmer overnight performance on Wall Street and improved local sentiment ahead of the advance estimate of the fourth-quarter 2025 (4Q2025) gross domestic product (GDP) due later today.