BNM Advances Key Initiatives To Boost Digitalisation -- Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is advancing several key initiatives to boost digitalisation in the country, as a future-ready system needs more than new technology and business models. 

Exporting Rare Earths To US Without Any Restrictions Is Not Exclusive Right To US -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The agreement not to impose any export restrictions on the supply of rare earth elements/critical minerals to the United States (US) does not mean that Malaysia grants the US exclusive rights to the supply of those elements.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower Amid Mixed Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, weighed by continued selling in selected heavyweight counters despite promising uptake from the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) announcement last week and the US tariff reduction on Malaysian goods.

APEC Steps Up Efforts To Ensure Ai-Based Economic Transformation Safe, Inclusive And Sustainable

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is stepping up efforts to ensure that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming and reshaping economies and societies across the Asia-Pacific is safe, inclusive, and sustainable. 

Digital Bank: A Promising Start, With More To Unfold

By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's digital banking journey is making good progress and has great promise in addressing unserved and underserved segments, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour. 

Malaysia To Host MIHAS 2025 In September, French Buyers To Participate

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will host the 21st edition of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2025) from Sept 17 to 20 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur.

Bursa Malaysia To Trade Higher Next Week On US Rate Cut, Upcoming 13MP Debate

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is likely to trade higher next week, supported by improved investor sentiment following the reduction in United States (US) tariffs and the upcoming debate on the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) during the Parliamentary sitting beginning Aug 4.

Malaysia’s Exporters Poised For Recovery As US Tariffs Ease - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The reduction in United States (US) import tariffs on Malaysian goods from 25 per cent to 19 per cent is expected to provide a timely boost for Malaysia’s export-oriented manufacturers, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Agrobank Launches Online Bank Account Opening Service

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Agrobank today launched its online bank account opening service, an innovative digital banking system that allows customers to open an account without having to visit the bank's branch.

Nurture Interest In STEM, Use AI On Applied Learning To Push Malaysia To A High Value-added Economy – Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s education premised on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and utilising artificial intelligence (AI) with a focus on applied learning across sectors are vital components in the quest to create a high value-added economy, economists said today.

UMS Integration Opens At RM5.15, 3 Pct Up On Bursa Malaysia Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- UMS Integration Ltd rose on its Main Market debut, becoming the first Singapore Exchange (SGX)-listed company to achieve a secondary listing on Bursa Malaysia.

Achieving 13MP Ambitions Depends On Strong Political Will, Execution -- Kenanga Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) outlines a bold vision of structural transformation, social inclusivity, and climate resilience, but its credibility hinges on political will and disciplined execution, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.