MICE Industry Can Generate RM76.8 Bln, Attract Over 25 Million Tourists In Conjunction With ASEAN Chair, VMY

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) — The business events industry or Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) is projected to record the arrival of more than 25 million international tourists and industry players with total revenue expected to reach RM76.8 billion in conjunction with Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship this year and the implementation of Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) next year.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trend Higher Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trend higher next week, supported by continued improvements in the global economic landscape and the return of foreign buying to the local bourse.

BNM Likely To Cut OPR By 25 bps On July 9, By-passing MPC May Meeting - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd anticipates Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to cut the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) to 2.75 per cent on July 9, 2025, by-passing the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in May.

Capital A On Track To Complete Regularisation, Restructuring Plan By June

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd is on track to complete its proposed regularisation and restructuring plan by June 2025, citing continued progress across key regulatory, financial and operational milestones. 

Malaysia Remains 9th Largest Global Exporter Of High-tech Products In 2023 -- MOSTI

CYBERJAYA, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia successfully maintained its position as the ninth-largest exporter of high-technology goods out of 143 countries worldwide in 2023, the highest recognition it has achieved in the past decade.

Industry Stakeholders Call For Stronger Collaboration To Unlock Oil Palm Biomass Utilisation

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Industry stakeholders have urged stronger collaboration and more coherent policy direction to accelerate the use of oil palm biomass in supporting Malaysia’s low-carbon goals.

Rubber Market To Trade Sideways Next Week, Tracking Crude Oil, Futures Performances

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade sideways in the coming week with prices likely to track regional rubber futures and benchmark crude oil prices amid ongoing United States (US)-China trade tensions, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

WeFi Technology Strengthens Leadership With Nela Mullaj As COO For EMEA, APJ

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- WeFi Technology Group, a global fintech innovator, has announced the promotion of Nela Mullaj to Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific & Japan (APJ).

Digital Banks Must Realign Strategies To Serve B40

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Digital banks in Malaysia are increasing efforts to reach the underserved B40 group, especially those in rural areas, by integrating banking services into popular platforms and offering attractive incentives to encourage usage.

Malaysia's Economic Momentum To Be Sustained In 2025 -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) continues to expect Malaysia’s economic momentum to be sustained in 2025, driven mainly by domestic demand.

Ringgit Rises As US Policy Uncertainty Weighs On Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar at the opening, as rapid shifts in US economic policies under President Donald Trump’s administration created uncertainty within the business community, potentially dampening demand.

Malaysia's Internet Traffic Climb Exponentially In 2024 -- MyIX

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Internet traffic climbed exponentially in 2024 as reflected by the Malaysia Internet Exchange’s (MyIX) indicators, recording a 17 per cent year-on-year increase to 2.6 Terabits per second (tbps), an all-time high for the company.