PM Anwar’s WEF Dialogues -- From Manchester United, Regional Challenges To Balancing Global Superpower Dynamics

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister and ASEAN chair Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made an indelible mark at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, by seamlessly navigating discussions that ranged from light-hearted conversations about his favourite football club to the intricate dynamics of international relations and challenges and successes of regional integration.

Malaysia To Prioritise Energy, Connectivity And Bloc's Independence As ASEAN Chair -- PM Anwar

DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 22 (Bernama) -- As the chairman of ASEAN this year, Malaysia aims to prioritise energy and connectivity with a focus on building trust and inclusivity among member countries as well as engaging constructively with major global powers while safeguarding the bloc’s independence.

Fitch Ratings: Global ESG Sukuk To Cross US$50 Bln In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The global environmental, social and governance (ESG) sukuk market is set to surpass US$50 billion (US$1=RM4.46) outstanding in 2025, according to Fitch Ratings.

MIDF: OPR Remains At 3 Pct This Year As The Current Setting Continues To Support Sustainable Economic Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has kept the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent this year as the current setting remains accommodative to sustainable economic growth, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF). 

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:-

Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar Supported By Decline In Malaysia's Inflation

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by data showing a decline in Malaysia’s inflation rate, said an economist.

Malaysia Secures AI Industry Investments With Clear Madani Economy Policies -- PM Anwar

DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's political stability and clear policy prescriptions in the MADANI Economy framework have encouraged big players in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, including semiconductor companies, to invest in the country.

BNM's Decision To Keep OPR At 3 Pct Will Stimulate Economic Growth - Economists

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) strategy to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent today is meticulously crafted, emphasising sustained economic growth while keenly monitoring the ebb and flow of global financial and geopolitical developments, said economists. 

Asian Supply Base Crew Change Facility To Boost Labuan’s Offshore Operations

LABUAN, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The Asian Supply Base (ASB) has officially launched a new Crew Change Facility designed to streamline the signing-on and signing-off for the oil and gas (O&G) crews, marking a significant advancement in offshore operations in Malaysia.

TechStore Eyes RM25 Mln From IPO To Drive Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Enterprise IT services provider TechStore Bhd aims to raise RM25 million from its initial public offering (IPO) en route to an ACE Market listing on Feb 18, 2025.

JS-SEZ Talk Of The Town Among Investors - OBORCC

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan  22 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has become a hot topic among industry players across Asia.

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).