Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Mild Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Mild profit-taking nudged Bursa Malaysia lower at the open on Friday, following its robust close a day earlier.

Ringgit Opens Near Five-year High Vs US Dollar After BNM Holds OPR

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened near a five-year high against the US dollar on Friday after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

MyDigital ID Phase 2 Sandbox Involves 18 Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Eighteen banking institutions have confirmed participation in the Phase 2 Sandbox for the phased, orderly integration of MyDigital ID into the financial sector, in line with international best practices.

Govt Completes Additional RM7.5 Bln Tax Refund in December 2025 -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The government’s total tax refunds in 2025 hit the highest level in five years, supported by an additional payment of RM7.5 billion in December last year, compared to the total additional allocation for excess tax refunds of RM4 billion announced previously. 

Govt Introduced More Than 40 New Policies, Amended Over 80 Laws Over Three Years To Reform Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The government has introduced more than 40 new policies and key initiatives and amended over 80 acts, including new legislation enacted during its three-year administration, to implement its promised economic reforms to address the people’s cost-of-living issues, according to the Ministry of Economy.

BNMLINK Receives 222 MHIT Complaints In 2025, With 96 Pct Resolved -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- A total of 222 complaints regarding medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) products from the public were received by Bank Negara Malaysia Laman Informasi Nasihat dan Khidmat (BNMLINK) throughout 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF). 

CPO Futures End Higher For Third Straight Day

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended its upward momentum to close higher on Thursday for the third consecutive day, supported by improved market sentiment, said an analyst.

Komarkcorp Proposes RM149 Mln Share Capital Reduction To Offset Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Komarkcorp Bhd has proposed a share capital reduction of RM148.70 million to offset its significant accumulated losses.

Malaysia's Economy To Stay Resilient In 2026, OPR Remains Unchanged -- Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain resilient in 2026, supported by robust domestic demand and manageable inflation, leading analysts to expect Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent throughout the year. 

DXN Inks MoU With Apex-Brasil To Explore Brazil, Eyes US$50 Mln Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- DXN Holdings Bhd (DXN) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil) to explore Brazil as a potential regional hub for its Latin American operations, involving potential investments of about US$50 million.

BNM To Strenghten Rules On Medical Insurance As Base MHIT Plan Rolls Out

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will strengthen regulatory requirements for all medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) products following the introduction of a standardised base MHIT plan, aimed at improving consumer protection and ensuring long-term premium sustainability, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Bwys To Sell Bukit Changgang Land, Acquire Tanjong Duabelas Site

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- BWYS Group Bhd will sell its leasehold industrial land with buildings in Bukit Changgang, Kuala Langat, Selangor for RM67 million and acquire freehold industrial land in Tanjong Duabelas, Kuala Langat for RM94.5 million.