MBAK Energy Solutions Names Dr Konda Shiva To Board Of Directors

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- MBAK Energy Solutions Inc, a non-fossil fuel energy products manufacturer, has nominated Dr Konda Shiva to its board of directors.

Amir Hamzah: 2026 Marks Implementation Of Govt Reforms, Development Agenda

PETALING JAYA, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The year 2026 marks the implementation of the government’s reform and development agenda, with its effects already being felt by households, businesses, and the economy, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Report Finds 90 Pct PR Teams Using AI, But Integration Remains Low

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Meltwater, in partnership with We. Communications has released its first annual State of PR Report, revealing that 90 per cent of public relations (PR) teams worldwide have already integrated generative artificial intelligence (AI) into their workflows, yet only 13 per cent report high integration.

BMW Launches First Locally Assembled EV, Marking Major Milestone In Electrification Journey

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- BMW Group Malaysia has begun sales of its first locally assembled fully electric vehicle (EV), the BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro (BMW i5), marking a major milestone in the company’s electrification journey as it targets continued growth in the premium segment.

Dmitry Shubov: Data Analytics Key For Southeast Asian Firms Entering US Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- As Southeast Asian (SEA) businesses increasingly target expansion into the United States (US) market in 2026, data-driven decision-making is emerging as a critical enabler of successful market entry.

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).

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.

Maybank GWM Financial Assets Hit RM565 Bln On Islamic Wealth Strong Momentum

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Maybank Group Wealth Management’s (GWM) total financial assets exceeded RM565 billion as of September 2025, underpinned by strong momentum in Islamic wealth management.

Ringgit Rises 0.2 Pct Against US Dollar At Close

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed 0.2 per cent firmer against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by sustained portfolio inflows into Malaysian bonds and equities, reflecting confidence in domestic-demand growth, stable policy settings, and attractive real yields.

Chereh Dam Project Could Help Malaysia Export Renewable Energy Expertise -- Citaglobal

ABU DHABI, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The Chereh Dam floating solar project in Pahang could help Malaysia develop renewable energy (RE) expertise that can be exported to other markets, Citaglobal Berhad executive chairman and president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria said.