OPR Continues To Be Supportive Of The Economy -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The following is an interview with Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour after January’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting:-

Malaysia Should Utilise Free Trade Agreements To Promote Palm Oil Globally -- MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should utilise the free trade agreements (FTAs) that it has among the ASEAN countries, including the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to promote palm oil at the global level, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

Toshiba Unveils 32-bit Microcontrollers With Enhanced Motor Control Capabilities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has announced the addition of seven new 32-bit microcontrollers to its extensive motor control lineup, all equipped with the Cortex-M4 core.

SMART Modular Add-in Cards Achieve Compliance Testing

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- SMART Modular Technologies Inc (SMART), a Penguin Solutions Inc brand, announced its 4-DIMM and 8-DIMM Compute Express Link (CXL) memory Add-in Cards (AICs) have successfully passed CXL 2.0 compliance testing.

ASEAN Data Centre Revenue To See 20 Pct CAGR By 2028

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- ASEAN data centre revenue is expected to see a 20 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) by 2028, according to Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar For Third Consecutive Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger for the third consecutive day against the greenback, supported by a decline in the US Dollar Index (DXY) as investors awaited further cues from the White House regarding developments in trade policy.

Proton e.Mas 7 Production To Be Boosted Amid Strong Demand

KOTA BHARU, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd (Proton) is boosting the production of the e.MAS 7 electric vehicle (EV) by an additional 3,000 units to cope with the high demand from customers nationwide.

Rubber Market Closes Higher After US Delays China Tariffs

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market ended higher on Tuesday in line with most of its regional peers as sentiment was lifted after the United States (US) delayed imposing tariffs on China, a dealer said.

Agrobank Partners JHEV ATM On Agro Defence Contract Farming Financing Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Agrobank has inked a memorandum of collaboration with the Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans Affairs Department (JHEV ATM) for the Agro Defence Contract Farming Financing Programme, specifically for Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) veterans.

Malaysia's Auto Industry Hits Record 816,747 Units In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive industry achieved a record Total Industry Volume (TIV) of 816,747 units in 2024, surpassing the 800,000-unit mark for the first time. 

Maybank IB Forecasts 41 Pct Gateway Container Mix For Westports In FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) forecast a 41 per cent gateway container mix for Westports Holdings Bhd in financial year 2025 (FY2025), compared to 45 per cent recorded in the third quarter last year, with a tariff hike anticipated in FY2027.

Corporate Bond Issuance May Reach RM120 Bln In 2025 - RAM Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- RAM Ratings expects corporate bond issuance to remain healthy at RM110 billion-RM120 billion in 2025, supported by infrastructure financing and businesses' funding needs.