Usercentrics Acquires MCP Manager To Extend AI Privacy Governance

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Usercentrics, the global leader in privacy-led marketing solutions, has acquired MCP Manager, a next-generation governance platform for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), built by a team with deep expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.

SME Bank Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct in 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent throughout 2026, while gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 4.3 per cent, said Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank). 

Hungary Develops Harmonic Development Index To Measure Wellbeing Beyond GDP

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Hungary has developed the Harmonic Development Index (H2DI) as a new global framework to measure sustainable development and societal wellbeing beyond gross domestic product (GDP).

Malaysian Glove Makers Eye Margin Growth On Lower Costs In 2026 -- Kenanga

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysian glove manufacturers are expected to continue showing positive signs in their cost structures, which should translate into higher margins and stronger bottom-line performance moving into 2026.

FBM KLCI Futures Open Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- FBM KLCI futures opened lower on Thursday, tracking declines in the underlying cash market.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Mild Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 -- (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, weighed by mild profit-taking after recent gains and tracking weaker overnight cues from Wall Street.

Ringgit Edges Up As Softer US Yields Weigh On Greenback 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged marginally higher against the US dollar on Thursday, underpinned by easing United States Treasury yields that weighed on the greenback as markets priced in a more accommodative Federal Reserve policy stance.

Former Army Chief Zamrose Resigns As Boustead Heavy Industries Director

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Bhd (BHIC) said General (Retired) Tan Sri Zamrose Mohd Zain has resigned as a director of the company, with effect from Jan 12, 2026.

New Alliances, Trade Deals Help Malaysia Reduce Global Risks In 2026 -WEF

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The flip side of concerning global risks has led countries like Malaysia to form new alliances and pursue regional multilateral or bilateral trade agreements to cushion the impact, especially after the United States tariff implementation, said World Economic Forum (WEF) managing director Saadia Zahidi.

Customs Department Cut Operating Cost To RM2.13 For Every RM100 Of Revenue Collected In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The Customs Department has reduced its operating cost for every RM100 of revenue collected to RM2.13 in 2025.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Indonesia’s B50 Delay, Higher Stockpile

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by news that Indonesia has scrapped the B50 biodiesel programme this year, amid elevated stock levels, a trader said.

AAX Says No Decision Yet On Renaming To AirAsia On Jan 19

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has clarified that no definitive decision has been made on renaming the company to AirAsia on Jan 19, 2026.