Gold Futures End Lower, Tracking Loss On US Comex

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives settled lower today, mirroring losses on the United States Comex as a firmer US dollar weighed on bullion prices.

Ringgit Closes Lower Amid US FED Leadership Speculations

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on the last trading day of the week, pressured by renewed demand for the greenback amid speculations surrounding the future leadership of the United States Federal Reserve (Fed).

Xi Jinping, Keir Starmer Seek Reset In China–UK Ties After Eight-Year Hiatus

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing, marking the first visit by a United Kingdom (UK) prime minister to China in eight years.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Renewed Buying Interest

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Friday, driven by renewed buying interest in banking stocks as trading momentum picked up in the final hour of trading, said an analyst. 

Zabariah Mohd Yusof Appointed Bank Negara Shariah Advisory Council Member

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced the appointment of former Federal Court judge Datuk Zabariah Mohd Yusof as a new member of the Shariah Advisory Council (SAC) for a two-year term, effective Feb 1, 2026.

JETRO Fosters Innovation Partnerships Between Japanese And ASEAN Enterprises

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Japan’s Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) have implemented the Japan-ASEAN Co-creation Fast Track Pitch initiative to foster innovation between Japanese and ASEAN enterprises.

Malaysia's Zus Coffee Expands Into Thailand, Eyes 50 Outlets By 2026

BANGKOK, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysian coffee chain Zus Coffee plans to open 50 outlets in Thailand in 2026, following its official debut in the Kingdom on Friday.

Smart Communications Appoints Heidi Johnson As Chief Product And Technology Officer

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Smart Communications, a technology company focused on helping highly regulated organisations engage in more meaningful customer conversations, has appointed Heidi Johnson as its Chief Product and Technology Officer, effective Jan 28.

Malakoff Secures Extension For 2,082MW Gas Power Portfolio

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Malakoff Corporation Bhd said three of its gas power plants with an aggregate capacity of 2,082 megawatt (MW) have been selected for an extension of their operations until Dec 31, 2029, following a notification from the Energy Commission.

AI-Media To Bring Real-Time Translation To ISE 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- AI-Media, a global provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered subtitling and language solutions, will showcase its real-time translation, captioning, and audio description technologies at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026, from Feb 3 to 6.

Wasco Recognised For Sustainable Finance Leadership At Forward Faster Sustainability Awards 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Prominent energy solutions provider Wasco Bhd has won the Sustainable Finance and Investment category at the Forward Faster Sustainability Awards (FFSA) 2026, highlighting the group’s leadership in embedding sustainability into its financial strategy.

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserve Assets At US$125.53 Bln As At End-December 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's official reserve assets amounted to US$125.53 billion, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$266.1 million as at end-December 2025.