ExtraHop Expands Singapore Presence To Bolster APAC Cybersecurity

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- ExtraHop, a leader in modern network detection and response (NDR), is expanding operations in Singapore to support growing regional demand and strengthen data sovereignty for Asia Pacific (APAC) customers.

MISC Shares Fall In Early Trade Despite Optimistic Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Energy maritime solutions company, MISC Bhd, saw its shares fall in early trade despite an optimistic outlook supported by its long-term charter contracts and ongoing fleet modernisation.

Bank Shares Mixed In Early Trade Following BNM OPR Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Bank shares were mixed in early trade today as Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) interest rate cut exerted immediate pressure on banks’ net interest margins (NIM).

Expo 2025 Osaka Elevates Japan-Malaysia Economic Relations - JETRO

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The Expo 2025 Osaka serves as a launchpad for deeper cooperation in key economic sectors, proving to be a significant platform for enhancing economic relations between Japan and Malaysia, according to the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Higher After OPR Cut Lifts Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher on Thursday, supported by a modest improvement in sentiment following Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to cut the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent on Wednesday.

SC, Durham University Launch Training Programme To Boost Regional Capital Market Talent

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has collaborated with Durham University of the United Kingdom (UK) to launch the Young Regulators Development Programme (YRDP), which will be held annually from 2025 to 2027 in Kuala Lumpur.

July’s OPR Cut Unlikely To Signal Start Of Near-term Rate-cutting Cycle -- MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank does not view Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) 25-basis point (bps) reduction in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) to 2.75 per cent as signalling the start of a rate-cutting cycle in the near term. 

Bank Islam, RHB, Affin Bank And Public Bank Announce Reduction In Rates

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd, RHB Banking Group and Public Bank Bhd have revised their standardised base rate (SBR), base rate (BR) and base financing rate (BFR), following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to reduce the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps), from 3.00 per cent to 2.75 per cent today.

OPR Cut To 2.75 Pct Will Stimulate Businesses, Maintain Nation’s Economic Resilience

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to cut the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent is a proactive stance to stimulate business activity, sustain domestic demand, bolster growth and maintain Malaysia’s economic resilience.

Econpile Secures RM27 Mln Piling Contract In Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Construction firm Econpile Holdings Bhd has secured a RM27 million contract for piling and pile cap works for two 37-storey serviced apartment blocks in Kelana Jaya, Selangor.

Schneider Electric Identifies Three Key Areas To Boost Sustainability In Real Estate

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Schneider Electric Industries (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has identified three critical areas where the real estate industry must take decisive action to enhance sustainability and resilience,  based on findings from its 2024 Green Impact Gap survey.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Loss At Close After Bank Negara Cuts Interest Rate

By Anas Abu Hassan and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) pared earlier losses to end almost unchanged on Wednesday, declining by only 0.06 per cent, after Bank Negara cut the benchmark interest rate.