APAC Companies Recognised In Best Places To Work Certification 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The Best Places to Work Certification Program has recognised 15 companies across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region for their workplace cultures, strong employee engagement, and innovative human resources (HR) practices.

Ringgit Touches An Eight-Year High Vs US Dollar At Opening

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit touched an eight-year high against the US dollar at today’s opening, supported by strong domestic economic data and a softer US growth outlook, as markets digested renewed uncertainty surrounding Washington’s tariff policies, said an economist.

NIMP 2030 Integrates Quality Benchmarks On Higher Value-added Job Creation - Economist 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 integrates clear quality benchmarks by refocusing employment targets on higher value-added job creation, said an economist.

CPO Futures End Higher On Rally In CBOT Soybean Oil

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures ended higher on Thursday, after a two-day holiday following a rally in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil and energy futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME).

1.6 Pct Increase In Malaysia’s January CPI Deemed Manageable -- Economist

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The 1.6 per cent increase in Malaysia’s consumer price index (CPI) for January 2026 is considered manageable, as the components that saw significant rises account for only a small share of the index, said an economist.

JA Worldwide Names Vivek Kumar JA Asia Pacific President, CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- JA Worldwide, one of the world’s largest and most impactful youth-serving nonprofits, has appointed Vivek Kumar as the next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JA Asia Pacific, joining the JA Worldwide Senior Leadership Team.

MIDA’s IMFC Resolves Over 44,000 Investor Cases In Two Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre (IMFC) has resolved more than 44,000 investor cases, achieving a 99.9 per cent implementation rate within two years.

Bentley Music Group To Expand Retail Network In East Malaysia By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Bentley Music Group Bhd (BMGB) is expected to expand its retail network into East Malaysia by the end of this year.

UPI Rollout To Enhance Payment Efficiency, Reduce Transaction Costs

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system, which is set to enter the Malaysian market, will enhance payment efficiency, reduce transaction costs and support smoother digital transactions between Malaysian and Indian firms, as well as for consumers and diaspora communities.

India’s UPI To Be Introduced In Malaysia, Says Modi

SERI KEMBANGAN, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will be introduced in Malaysia soon, said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

McDonald’s Malaysia To Invest RM1 Bln Over Five Years, Open 100 Restaurants

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- McDonald’s Malaysia is planning to invest RM1 billion to open 100 new restaurants, modernise existing outlets and strengthen digital capabilities over the next five years.

Japan's Umaji Village brings The Taste Of Yuzu To Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysian yuzu fans will be able to enjoy the distinctive flavour and aroma of the Japanese citrus fruit, as yuzu products from Umaji Village in Kochi Prefecture, on Japan’s southern Shikoku island, are being brought to Malaysia for the first time.