Affin Bank Posts RM144.99 Mln Net Profit For 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q 2025) slid to RM144.99 million from RM145.82 million a year ago.

Sekatarakyat Launches RM2 Bln Wakalah Sukuk

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Koperasi Kakitangan Bank Rakyat Bhd (Sekatarakyat) has entered into a collaboration with Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd through the issuance of RM2 billion worth of Wakalah Sukuk, marking the cooperative's inaugural entry into the Shariah-compliant capital market.

MSC Shares Rise Amid Rahman Hydraulic Suspension

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Smelting Corporation Bhd (MSC) shares rose 3.42 per cent in early trade, despite its 80 per cent-owned subsidiary, Rahman Hydraulic Tin Sdn Bhd, facing a three-week suspension following a recent water discolouration incident.

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Against Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Thursday, extending its recent gains as improved regional sentiment supported emerging Asian currencies.

RegASK 2026 Report Reveals Surging Regulatory Pressure Drives AI Adoption In Compliance

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Regulatory pressure is rising at a pace many organisations are struggling to manage, with 83 per cent of regulatory professionals reporting an increase in regulatory volume, according to the 2026 State of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Report by RegASK.

Ringgit Rises To RM4.14 Versus US Dollar On Robust October Exports

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit performed favourably against the US dollar today, supported by reports of Malaysia’s robust export performance in October. 

APAC Gaming Market Growth Accelerates, GamesBeat Report Finds

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has announced the release of GamesBeat’s latest report, Creating Opportunities for Video Games in Asia, the second instalment of the GamesBeat Reports series.

OCBC Expects Another 25 Basis Point Rate Cut By BNM In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- OCBC expects a 25 basis point (bp) rate cut from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) next year, likely in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026).

SMEs Must Begin Carbon Reporting As Trade Partners Tighten Standards -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has called on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to begin measuring and reporting their carbon emissions as global buyers tighten sustainability requirements across supply chains.

Denodo Named “One To Watch” In Snowflake’s Modern Marketing Data Stack 2026 Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Denodo, a leader in data management, has been recognised as “One to Watch” in Snowflake’s report entitled The Modern Marketing Data Stack 2026: How Marketers Become Agents of Change in an AI-Driven World.

CSGI’s “Champa Blossoms” Project Boosts Livelihoods, Education In Laos

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- China Southern Power Grid International (CSGI) has announced significant progress and impact from its long-running “Champa Blossoms” public welfare initiative in Laos, which has been supporting community development, poverty alleviation, and educational advancement since 2015.

Ringgit Rise Reflects Strong Economic Fundamentals, Boosts Investor Confidence

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The recent strengthening of the ringgit versus the US dollar reflects Malaysia’s underlying economic fundamentals and rising investor confidence in the country, said Sunway University economics professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng.