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Ringgit Stages Comeback, Among Asia’s Best Performers, Says World Bank Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has staged a strong comeback, rising from around the 4.70 level against the US dollar a few years ago to the 3.90 level currently, making it one of Asia’s best-performing currencies, said World Bank lead economist for Malaysia Apurva Sanghi.

Zoho Corporation Opens Regional Office In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Global technology company Zoho Corporation has opened its office in Subang Jaya, Selangor, strengthening its commitment to regional customers and championing Malaysia's digital transformation ambitions.

Arc’teryx Names First Chief Brand Officer, Appoints EMEA General Manager

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Arc’teryx Equipment, the design company specialising in technical high-performance apparel and equipment, has appointed Avery Baker as its first Chief Brand Officer, a newly created executive role that marks a significant step in the company’s global evolution.

Bursa Malaysia Slips At Midday Due To Profit-taking

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama)  -- Bursa Malaysia continued its downtrend at midday as profit-taking activities continued in selected blue-chip counters, led by the financial services stocks. 

Malaysia Equities Hit Strongest Level Since 2018 On Firmer Ringgit, Solid Local Fundamentals

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s equity market surged to its strongest level since 2018 on Tuesday, as renewed investor confidence, underpinned by a firmer ringgit and shifting global capital dynamics, prompted a reassessment of the country’s risk profile, say economists.

Malaysia IPO Market Tops Southeast Asia By Volume In 2025 -- Deloitte

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's initial public offering (IPO) market topped Southeast Asia by volume, with 59 IPOs raising US$1.4 billion (2024: 55 IPOs raising US$1.6 billion), mainly through the ACE Market (US$1 = RM3.96).

China's ANTA Sports To Buy 29 Pct Stake In PUMA, Driving Global Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- ANTA Sports Products Limited (ANTA Sports) has reached a share purchase agreement with Groupe Artémis, the Pinault family’s investment company, to acquire a 29.06 per cent stake in PUMA SE for 1.5 billion euros in cash. (1 Euro = RM4.70)

Bank Muamalat Bags World Outstanding Islamic Bank Excellence Award 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd has been recognised on the global stage after being conferred the prestigious “World Outstanding Islamic Bank Excellence Award 2026” in London, the United Kingdom.

Malaysia’s Real Estate Market Remains Attractive To Foreign Investors Even With Stronger Ringgit - JLL

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's real estate market continues to receive demand from foreign investors in 2026 even with the stronger ringgit, underpinned by affordable property prices within the Southeast Asia region.

Negeri Sembilan Has Potential As Major Data, Technology Hub With Construction Of Green Data Centre Campus

SEREMBAN, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Negeri Sembilan has the potential to emerge as a major data and technology hub through the development of the Nexus Yang Green Data Centre Campus at the NS Semiconductor Valley (NSSV) Industrial Park here.

Sentral REIT Management Appoints Tay Hui Ling As CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Sentral Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Management Sdn Bhd (SRM), the manager of Sentral REIT, has appointed Tay Hui Ling as its chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately, following approval from the Securities Commission.

Ringgit Closes At 3.96 Vs US Dollar For First Time Since 2018

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit spiralled to breach the 4.00 psychological level at the close today against the US dollar, as the currency extended its uptrend that began last week, reflecting improving sentiment toward the country’s economic fundamentals and policy stability.