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).

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.

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.

Bwys To Sell Bukit Changgang Land, Acquire Tanjong Duabelas Site

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- BWYS Group Bhd will sell its leasehold industrial land with buildings in Bukit Changgang, Kuala Langat, Selangor for RM67 million and acquire freehold industrial land in Tanjong Duabelas, Kuala Langat for RM94.5 million.

Ringgit Breaches 4.04 Level Against US Dollar After OPR Maintained At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed firmer against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by improved market sentiment following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR).

Bursa Malaysia Bullish On OPR Status Quo, Easing Geopolitical Tensions

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Positive sentiment surrounding the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) status quo, coupled with easing geopolitical uncertainty, supported the Bursa Malaysia benchmark index in closing higher today.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Mixed Regional Peers' Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market finished lower on Thursday amid mixed performance in the regional rubber futures market, a dealer said.

WEF26: Saudi Arabia Unveils Coral Reef Summit, AI And Industry Initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The Saudi delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at addressing global challenges spanning sustainability, tourism, artificial intelligence (AI) and industrial development.

DayOne Unveils 560 MW Finland Data Centre Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- DayOne, a Singapore-based global data centre developer and operator, announced early-stage plans for a significant data centre project in Klaukkala, Nurmijärvi, Finland.

YBS Eyes RM600 Mln Revenue On Back Of Allied Acquisition

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- YBS International Bhd (YBS) is projecting its revenue to increase sharply from RM100 million to RM600 million following the completion of a landmark strategic investment to acquire the Allied Group of Companies.

Ringgit Likely To Appreciate To 3.94 Against US Dollar By End-2026 - AmBank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- AmBank anticipates that the ringgit will trade within a range in the first half of 2026, before approaching the 3.94 level against the US dollar in the latter half of the year, supported by Malaysia’s positive economic outlook.