Richmond Asia Group Appoints Frasers Hospitality As Richmond Mayor Hotel Manager In JB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Richmond Asia Group Sdn Bhd has appointed Frasers Hospitality as the hotel management company for the hotel suites at Richmond Mayor, a new integrated mixed-use development in Johor Bahru (JB).

Japan’s Meiji Yasuda Credit Ratings Affirmed Superior - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “aa-” (Superior) of Japan’s Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company (Meiji Yasuda).

Xsolla Integrates Paidy, Boosts Japan Gaming Payment Options

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announced a significant expansion of its payment solutions in Japan through a new integration with Paidy, the country’s leading Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) service.

Enteprises Should Integrate Digital, Physical Data Security Data To Reduce Breach Risks -- ManageEngine

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

CHENNAI, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Enterprises should integrate both digital and physical security data, such as biometric systems, into a central monitoring platform to reduce the risk of data breaches, said IT management software provider ManageEngine.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Mild Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Mild profit-taking nudged Bursa Malaysia lower at the open on Friday, following its robust close a day earlier.

Ringgit Opens Near Five-year High Vs US Dollar After BNM Holds OPR

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened near a five-year high against the US dollar on Friday after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

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.

Govt Completes Additional RM7.5 Bln Tax Refund in December 2025 -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The government’s total tax refunds in 2025 hit the highest level in five years, supported by an additional payment of RM7.5 billion in December last year, compared to the total additional allocation for excess tax refunds of RM4 billion announced previously. 

Govt Introduced More Than 40 New Policies, Amended Over 80 Laws Over Three Years To Reform Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The government has introduced more than 40 new policies and key initiatives and amended over 80 acts, including new legislation enacted during its three-year administration, to implement its promised economic reforms to address the people’s cost-of-living issues, according to the Ministry of Economy.

BNMLINK Receives 222 MHIT Complaints In 2025, With 96 Pct Resolved -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- A total of 222 complaints regarding medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) products from the public were received by Bank Negara Malaysia Laman Informasi Nasihat dan Khidmat (BNMLINK) throughout 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF). 

CPO Futures End Higher For Third Straight Day

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended its upward momentum to close higher on Thursday for the third consecutive day, supported by improved market sentiment, said an analyst.

Komarkcorp Proposes RM149 Mln Share Capital Reduction To Offset Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Komarkcorp Bhd has proposed a share capital reduction of RM148.70 million to offset its significant accumulated losses.