KAF Digital Bank Appoints Suzaini Mukhtar As CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- KAF Digital Bank Bhd has appointed Suzaini Mukhtar as chief executive officer (CEO), effective Feb 1, 2026.

Govt Expects Fiscal Deficit To Shrink To 3.5 Pct In 2026 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The government expects the country's fiscal deficit to continue to shrink to 3.5 per cent in 2026, close to achieving the medium-term target of 3.0 per cent under the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2023, reflecting increasingly strong fiscal discipline.

Toptal Named America’s Most Reliable Professional Services Company

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Toptal, the world’s largest fully remote workforce, has been ranked the number one most reliable professional services company in America on the America’s Most Reliable Companies 2026 list by Newsweek and Statista.

Dassault Systemes, Nvidia In Pact To Build Industrial AI Platform Powering Virtual Twins

HOUSTON, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- French software giant Dassault Systemes and Nvidia have forged a long-term strategic partnership to build a shared industrial architecture for mission-critical artificial intelligence (AI), aimed at accelerating the use of science-based “virtual twins” across multiple industries.

MEF Welcomes Government’s Timely Push For Stronger Business Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) said the government’s push for tougher rules, stronger enforcement and a more supportive business ecosystem is timely amid intensifying global competition on the domestic front.

SGX-listed Mooreast Eyes Collaboration With Sime Darby Unit On Offshore, Renewables

SINGAPORE, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Mooring solutions provider Mooreast Holdings Ltd said it is collaborating with Sime Darby Joy Industries Sdn Bhd, a unit of Sime Darby Bhd, on offshore business opportunities, including renewable energy.

Ringgit Ends Higher Vs US Dollar, Regional Currencies on Continued Optimism On Malaysia's Growth

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar, other major currencies and ASEAN peers on Tuesday on continued optimism over Malaysia’s economic growth prospects.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended modestly higher today on bargain hunting, extending its recovery from last week’s pullback, although the upside momentum faded after an early peak, said an economist.  

Malaysia Positioned As Key Entry Point For India’s Regional Trade Expansion -- Academician

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- India is increasingly viewing Malaysia as a strategic gateway to expand its economic footprint in Southeast Asia, using the country as a springboard to deepen trade and business engagement across the region, an academician said.

Companies Urged To Manage Currency Risks Amid Ringgit Movement -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Companies must actively manage currency risks through appropriate hedging and business strategies, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Gobind Humbled By Selection To 2026 Tech Diplomacy Global 50

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said he is humbled to be named among the 2026 Tech Diplomacy Global 50, describing the recognition as a reflection of Malaysia’s digital transformation journey as the country moves towards becoming an AI Nation by 2030.

Malaysia Poised To Emerge As Global Physical Gold Trading Hub -- MGA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a strong potential to emerge as a global physical gold trading hub, supported by a business-friendly policy environment, an integrated industry ecosystem and the upcoming Malaysia Gold Industry Principles (MGIP).