Bursa Malaysia Poised To Rise Further Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to rise further next week, supported by steady buying interest and strengthening overall sentiment.

Persona AI, State Of Louisiana Launch Humanoid Robotics Pilot In Heavy Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Persona AI, a robotics company headquartered in Houston, Texas, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the State of Louisiana, United States (US), to launch a pilot programme advancing humanoid robotics in active heavy-industry environments.

World Governments Summit 2026 To Host Record Global Participation

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The 2026 edition of the World Governments Summit (WGS) is set to host the largest ever international participation in its history, convening several landmark forums that underscore its growing global stature.

Beyond Insights Symposium Reframes How Malaysians Turn Megatrends Into Investable Decisions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The Beyond Insights Symposium 2026 brought together global technology leaders, financial technology (fintech) pioneers and market strategists to examine how fast-evolving megatrends are reshaping markets. 

MHIT White Paper Seen Boosting Healthcare Access – CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd views Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) White Paper on the base medical health insurance/takaful (MHIT) plan as a pivotal step towards broadening healthcare accessibility, with the potential to expand the risk pool across all participating insurance and takaful operators (ITOs).

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.

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.

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.

Bank Negara Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent during its meeting today.

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.

Zscaler Opens Kuala Lumpur Data Centre To Boost Capacity, Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Zscaler has announced the launch of a new data centre in Kuala Lumpur to deliver greater capacity, performance, and resiliency for customers in Malaysia.

PVT Consumption, Tourism Likely To Boost Malaysia's Economic Growth In 2026 - AmBank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is set to remain resilient this year, with growth likely reaching 4.5 per cent, anchored by strong private consumption and tourism drive.