Malaysia’s Second 5G Network Poised To Support IIoT, High-bandwidth Sectors - BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, sees potential for Malaysia’s second 5G network to carve out a role as a niche connectivity provider, particularly supporting Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications.

BNM Expected To Keep OPR At 3.0 Pct In 2025 - Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Amid ongoing economic challenges, Public Investment Bank (IB) Bhd anticipates Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will maintain a cautious stance through 2025, likely holding the overnight policy rate (OPR) steady at 3.00 per cent for the year. 

OPR Decision Boosts Market Confidence, Lifts Bursa Malaysia In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia's key index opened higher in early trade, buoyed by clearer investor direction in the market following yesterday's announcement of the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).

RHB Investment Bank Maintains Malaysia 2025 GDP Forecast At 5.0 Pct Post-Trump Win

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd has maintained Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 5.0 per cent based on global assumptions for a Goldilocks backdrop following Donald Trump’s victory in the United States (US) presidential elections.

Southeast Asia's Digital Payment Growth A Game-changer For Consumers, Merchants - Ant International

SINGAPORE, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The digital payment ecosystem in Southeast Asia is advancing rapidly, incorporating game-changing innovative approaches and creating unprecedented opportunities for both consumers and merchants, said international digital services company Ant International.

U Mobile Chosen As Malaysia's Second 5G Provider Based On Multiple Factors – MCMC

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd was chosen as Malaysia's second 5G network provider based on factors like business and technical plans, complaint records, customer satisfaction, and its track record in infrastructure projects, according to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

Bolt Launches Ride Hailing Service In Klang Valley To Support Local Shared Mobility Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Europe’s leading mobility company, Bolt has launched its ride-hailing service in Klang Valley, aiming to support Malaysia’s growing demand for shared mobility, projected to serve 11.47 million users by 2029.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Positive Sentiment, CI Up 0.83 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, buoyed by supportive local economic policies, positive sentiment from strong technology stocks earnings, and a favourable United States (US) market outlook, an analyst said.

PM Anwar Sees Rising Interest In Malaysia Among Chinese Investors, Companies

From Massita Ahmad

SHANGHAI, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Chinese investors and companies are showing greater interest in Malaysia, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Sidec: Top 10 Winners Recognised At Selangor’s ECX 2024 Final Demo Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The final demo day for the second cohort of the Selangor E-Commerce Xccelerator (ECX) 2024 recognised the top 10 winners at the Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec).

Foreign Workers' EPF Contribution Proposal Aims To Address Wage Equity - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The introduction of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution by foreign workers aims to facilitate wage equity in the country, ensuring that local labour is not disadvantaged along the way, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

T7 Global Bags RM500 Mln Works Contract From Exxonmobil Exploration

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- T7 Global Bhd has been awarded a maintenance, construction, modification (MCM) contract and hook-up commissioning services contract for Package B2 - Guntong by ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Malaysia Inc worth RM500 million.