Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback Ahead Of US Inflation Data This Friday

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its loss to end lower against the greenback on Wednesday ahead of key US inflation data.

EdgeconneX Doubles Down With Second 150MW Data Centre In Greater Osaka

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- EdgeConneX has announced the acquisition of its second data centre site in the Greater Osaka and Yawata areas of Japan, bringing its total data centre platform capacity to 350 megawatts (MW) of utility power, further highlighting the region's significant scalability potential.

Hong Leong Financial Group Posts Higher FY2025 Net Profit Of RM3.25 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd’s (HLFG) net profit for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 (FY2025) rose to RM3.25 billion from RM3.19 billion in the previous financial year, driven by improved performance of commercial banking and insurance.

MATTA Targets More Than RM250 Mln Sales At 57th MATTA Fair

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) aims to achieve more than RM250 million in sales during the upcoming 57th National MATTA Fair, driven by the upcoming Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) and a surge in intra-ASEAN travel demand.

Malaysia Well-Positioned For Regional Operations

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia continues to stand out across various industry sectors as a credible and well-positioned base for establishing and expanding regional operations, according to a consulting firm.

TSH Resources 2Q Net Profit Jumps To RM49.23 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- TSH Resources Bhd reported a higher net profit of RM49.23 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q FY2025) from RM20.63 million in the same period last year, supported by improved productivity and higher palm product prices.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Most Early Losses To Close Marginally Lower

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared most of its earlier losses to close marginally lower as profit-taking was offset by selective buying in heavyweights, amid cautious sentiment in regional markets, a dealer said.

Study: 89 Pct Of Malaysians Used AI Daily -- Telenor Asia

SHAH ALAM, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Eighty-nine per cent of Malaysian internet users are using artificial intelligence (AI) daily compared with 75 per cent recorded in 2024, a study by Telenor Asia revealed.

AIA Public Takaful Appoints Mohd Asri As CEO, Effective Aug 11

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- AIA Public Takaful Bhd has appointed Mohd Asri Omar as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective Aug 11, 2025.

HSBC Malaysia Unveils Enhanced Premier Service For Affluent Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- HSBC Malaysia has launched its all-new HSBC Premier service, designed for affluent and high-net-worth customers with an expanded suite of wealth, health, travel and international banking solutions. 

ASEAN AI Safety Network Targets For Adoption By Leaders At ASEAN Summit In October 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- A declaration on the establishment of the ASEAN AI Safety Network (ASEAN AI Safe) is targeted for adoption by leaders at the 47th ASEAN Summit, said ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.

Cyber Defences Falter As Attack Success Rates Surge - Picus Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- In a troubling snapshot of the current cybersecurity landscape, Picus Security, in its Blue Report 2025, revealed a sharp decline in global cybersecurity defensive effectiveness despite an alarming rise in the volume and sophistication of cyberattacks.