Bank Negara Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent during its meeting today.

YBS Eyes RM600 Mln Revenue On Back Of Allied Acquisition

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- YBS International Bhd (YBS) is projecting its revenue to increase sharply from RM100 million to RM600 million following the completion of a landmark strategic investment to acquire the Allied Group of Companies.

HSS Engineering's Associate Company Appointed As Consultant For Data Centre

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- HSS Engineers Bhd’s (HEB) associate company, HSS Integrated Sdn Bhd (HSSI) has been appointed as project management consultant for the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of a data centre in Bagan Datuk, Perak, worth RM22 million. 

Growth Of National Debt Service Charges Drops To 6.4 Pct In 2025 -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) --  The government has succeeded in slowing the growth of debt service charges (DSC) in 2025 to 6.4 per cent, compared with 12.3 per cent in 2023 and nine per cent in 2024, as a result of the implementation of fiscal reform measures and prudent debt management.

Bursa Malaysia Continues Uptrend At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its gains at midday on sustained buying interest in selected heavyweight stocks, supported by the firmer tone in most regional markets.

IRB Encourages MSMEs To Voluntarily Implement e-Invoicing

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) — The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB) is encouraging micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to voluntarily implement e-Invoicing due to its significant benefits for business operations and to prepare themselves for the digital economy.

Bursa Malaysia's Benchmark Index Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index rebounded to close higher today as investors engaged in bargain hunting at lower levels following yesterday’s profit-taking, in line with gains across most regional markets.

Efinity Powers Launch Of PRISM MGA In Singapore, Hong Kong

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Efinity, a software provider for insurance distribution and operations, announced it is powering the launch of PRISM, a newly established managing general agent (MGA) with operations in Singapore and Hong Kong.

ASEAN+3 Economy Expected To Grow 4.0 Pct in 2026 – AMRO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 economy is expected to grow 4.0 per cent in 2026, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).

Uni-Fuels To Offer EU Emissions Allowances For Shipping

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited announced its wholly owned subsidiaries will offer European Union Allowances (EUAs) to help shipowners and operators comply with the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) as it applies to maritime transport.

ACE Market-bound Kee Ming Group To Raise RM31.50 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Kee Ming Group Bhd aims to raise RM31.50 million from its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd on Feb 12, 2026.

Bursa Malaysia Continues Uptrend At Midday, CI Stays Above 1,700

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index extended its gains at midday, holding above the 1,700 level, on sustained buying interest in selected heavyweight stocks despite mixed performances in regional markets.