Bank Negara Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent during its meeting today.

Malaysia’s Business Events Industry Drives Global Connectivity, Collaboration -- MOTAC Sec-Gen

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s business events industry continues to strengthen its role in driving economic growth, knowledge development and global connectivity through stronger collaboration among the government, industry players and professional associations.

Oil Prices Surge On Potential Prolonged Blockade At Strait Of Hormuz

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Oil prices surged above US$120 per barrel on Thursday as US President Donald Trump warned Iran that US naval blockade at the Strait of Hormuz could last months. 

AM Best Affirms Guild Insurance Credit Ratings At Excellent

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Australia’s Guild Insurance Limited (GIL), with the outlook for both credit ratings (ratings) remaining stable.

Labuan IBFC To Intensify Digital Finance, Islamic Finance, Insurance Growth In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) will focus on intensifying market development and innovation in digital finance, Islamic finance and insurance as Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) navigates a more challenging external environment in 2026.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Sideways Between 1,700 And 1,730 Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index is likely to move sideways within the 1,700–1,730 range next week, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng.

Stronger Collaboration Key To Boost Malaysia’s OGSE Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s energy security continues to be underpinned by a resilient ecosystem involving multiple stakeholders, particularly oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) players that remain a crucial component of the industry’s value chain.

Bursa Malaysia Snaps Four-day Winning Streak On Profit-taking

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a four-day winning streak to close marginally lower today, as profit-taking followed mixed performances across regional markets.

Vocalbeats.AI Unveils Apple Watch Version Of Owll App

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Vocalbeats.AI, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered audio company, has launched a major update to its smart productivity app, Owll, unveiling a purpose-built Apple Watch experience.

EZE Cloud Consulting Powers Global Growth With Workday AI Integration

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- EZE Cloud Consulting, an official Services, Sales, and Innovation Partner of Workday Inc, has successfully implemented Workday’s Human Capital Management (HCM) and Financial Management suite, driving automation and standardisation across its global operations.

Wolters Kluwer: APAC CFOs Accelerate AI Adoption In Finance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in Asia‑Pacific (APAC) are accelerating their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), recognising its growing influence on the finance function while pursuing implementation in a deliberate, value-driven manner, according to the 2026 Future Ready CFO Survey – APAC Regional Insights by Wolters Kluwer.

Strengthen Energy, Economic Strategy Amid Global Uncertainty, ASEAN Told

BANGI, April 20 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must urgently strengthen regional coordination and craft a cohesive strategy on energy security and economic resilience in response to escalating geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, said Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Sufian Jusoh.