Sarawak's Abdul Karim Becomes First Asian Minister To Address ICCA Congress In Portugal

KUCHING, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah made history by becoming the first minister from Asia to address a session on government collaboration at the 65th International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Congress in Porto, Portugal.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Greenback On Continous Buying Interest

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its momentum to open higher today, buoyed by continuous buying interest in the local note amid a weakened greenback.

Genting Issues RM900 Mln Bonds To Fund Genting Malaysia Buyout

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Genting Bhd has raised RM900 million through medium-term notes (MTNs) to partly fund its acquisition of the remaining shares in Genting Malaysia Bhd.

Ringgit Appreciates To Strongest Level Since October 2024

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its uptrend to close higher against the US dollar today, lifted by improved risk appetite and growing optimism over a possible resolution to the United States’ (US) government shutdown.

Pacifica Hotels To Introduce Marriott’s City Express Brand In Japan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Pacifica Hotels G.K. has signed a franchise agreement with Marriott International Inc to introduce the City Express by Marriott brand to Japan, marking its Asia Pacific debut through the conversion of two existing hotels in Osaka.

BNM Governor: Structural Reforms On Track; Social Protection, Labour Market Needs Boost - Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is progressing at a reasonable pace in implementing strategic and structural reforms to achieve the nation's aspiration of becoming a high-income and developed nation, said Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

OMS Energy Bets On AI, Robotics To Lead The Next Oilfield Revolution

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based OMS Energy Technologies Inc is seeking global partners in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to develop advanced pipeline monitoring solutions aimed at enhancing safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the oil and gas sector.

Malaysian Banking Sector Accelerates AI Adoption For Smarter, Ethical Compliance

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking industry is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen compliance, risk management and fraud detection.

Ringgit Surges To Touch 4.16 Level At Opening Versus Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its strong footing by opening higher and touched the 4.16 level versus greenback on Monday buoyed by continuous buying interest in the local note.

Perak Records RM6.25 Bln Investments Involving 203 Projects As Of June – MB

KUALA KANGSAR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The state of Perak recorded investments worth RM6.25 billion involving 203 projects as of June this year, potentially generating over 5,000 job opportunities, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.

Logistics, Transport Sector Remains Key Driver Of Malaysia’s Economic Growth - Transport Sec-gen

By Jailani Hasan

SHAH ALAM, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The logistics and transport sector continues to play a crucial role as a key engine of Malaysia’s economic growth, contributing between four and six per cent to the national gross domestic product in recent years, said Ministry of Transport secretary-general Datuk Seri Jana Santhiran Muniayan.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Slightly Higher Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade slightly higher next week, supported by the stabilisation of gold around US$4,000 per troy ounce.