BNM Governor: Structural Reforms On Track; Social Protection, Labour Market Needs Boost - Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is progressing at a reasonable pace in implementing strategic and structural reforms to achieve the nation's aspiration of becoming a high-income and developed nation, said Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Petronas Unit Receives Malaysia’s First Offshore CCS Assessment Permit

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Petronas’ wholly-owned subsidiary, Petronas CCS Ventures Sdn Bhd (PCCSV) has been granted an offshore assessment permit for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) for the Duyong area by the Malaysia Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (MyCCUS) Agency.

Malaysian Banking Sector Accelerates AI Adoption For Smarter, Ethical Compliance

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking industry is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen compliance, risk management and fraud detection.

Oriental To Acquire Three Hotels, To Reposition Under The Ascott

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Oriental Holdings Bhd (OHB) and its subsidiaries (collectively, OHB Group) intend to acquire Bayview Beach Resort Penang, Bayview Hotel Georgetown and Bayview Hotel Langkawi.

Ringgit Closes At 4.17 Against US Dollar -- Its Strongest Level This Year

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to rise against the US dollar at the close on Friday, touching the 4.17 level -- its strongest level so far this year -- driven by positive Malaysian economic data, steady Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) and weaker US economic data.

BNM’s International Reserves At US$123.8 Bln As At Oct 31

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) amounted to US$123.8 billion as at Oct 31, 2025, compared to US$123.4 billion as at Oct 15, 2025.

Xsolla Expands Fintech Ecosystem With New Payment Tools

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Global video game commerce company, Xsolla has expanded its financial technology (fintech) ecosystem with a suite of proprietary payment methods ahead of the year-end holiday sales season.

Ringgit Rises Near One-year High Vs US Dollar After BNM Holds OPR

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday, after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) kept the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent, touching the 4.17 level.

Ann Joo Unit To Dispose Of Penang Industrial Land To Axis REIT For RM800 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Ann Joo Resources Bhd’s (AJR) wholly-owned subsidiary, Ann Joo Steel Bhd (AJSB), has accepted a conditional letter of offer from Axis REIT Managers Bhd for a proposed disposal of a freehold industrial land in Prai, Penang, for RM800 million.

MIHAS@Shanghai: Gateway For Businesses To Connect With Partners Worldwide -- MATRADE

From Amanina Mohamad Yusof

SHANGHAI, Nov 6 ( Bernama) -- The Malaysia International Halal Showcase in Shanghai (MIHAS@Shanghai), held in conjunction with the China International Import Expo (CIIE), serves as a smart gateway for Malaysian businesses to connect with important partners across North Asia and beyond.

Urgent Action Needed To Address Intensifying Climate Change Effects - Sultan Nazrin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Scientific and financial resources must be urgently directed towards understanding and addressing the effects of climate change, as extreme weather events are no longer rare but recurring and intensifying, said the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah.

ACMF Action Plan 2026-2030 Positions ASEAN As Responsible Investment Hub -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) Action Plan 2026-2030, launched today, will position the region as a destination for responsible and long-term investments.