Ringgit Rises Near One-year High Vs US Dollar After BNM Holds OPR

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday, after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) kept the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent, touching the 4.17 level.

CPO Futures End Higher On Firmer Soybean Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, supported by stronger soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Cyberjaya’s IC Design Park 2 To Boost Malaysia’s Global Innovation Drive

By Thivyamalini Ramalu

CYBERJAYA, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The launch of the Integrated Circuit (IC) Design Park 2 in Cyberjaya marks a major step forward in Malaysia’s bid to strengthen its position in the global semiconductor industry and develop a new generation of highly skilled engineers.

Rubber Market Closes Higher On Firmer Crude Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher today, supported by firmer crude oil prices and gains in the Shanghai Futures Exchange, a dealer said.

BNM Governor: Malaysian Economy To Remain On Steady Growth Path Into 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).  

Public-Private Collaboration Key To ASEAN’s Cyber Resilience

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Deeper collaboration between governments and industries is important to help safeguard nations, businesses, and people across ASEAN as artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies reshape the global economy and redefine the threat landscape.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Slightly Lower, Tracking Regional Markets

Titanbay, Adams Street Form Partnership To Expand Private Wealth Access

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Titanbay, one of Europe’s fastest-growing private market infrastructure platforms, has announced a partnership with Adams Street Partners LLC (Adams Street), a global private market investment firm with over US$62 billion in assets under management. (US$1=RM4.19)

Silicon X Achieves Key Milestone With Power-on Of Malaysia’s First FPGA Chip

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Silicon X Sdn Bhd, a homegrown integrated circuit (IC) design company, has achieved a major milestone in Malaysia’s semiconductor industry with the successful power-on of its proprietary Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) chip, marking a significant step forward in the nation’s high-tech ambitions.

Ringgit Opens Steady Vs Greenback Ahead Of Rate Decisions

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar this morning as investors awaited lending rate decisions both domestically and in the United States.

MATRADE’s US Offices To Boost Malaysia’s Export Presence

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation’s (MATRADE) offices in Los Angeles, Miami and New York are well-positioned to strengthen Malaysia’s engagement in the export market. 

Malaysia Targets AI Nation Status By 2030, With 2026 Marked As Transition Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is aiming to achieve the status of an artificial intelligence (AI) nation by 2030, with the year 2026 marked as a key transition point under the country’s National AI Action Plan.