BNM's OPR Hold Signals Positive Outlook For Investment Growth - Economists

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate at 3.00 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year reflects the central bank’s support for domestic economic growth.

Influx Of Multinational Companies Boosts Kuala Lumpur’s Office Market Competitiveness - Knight Frank  

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The influx of multinational companies seeking regional headquarters in Kuala Lumpur (KL) is contributing to a more competitive office landscape, according to Knight Frank. 

EIG, Saudi-based Hassana Ink Deal For Middle East Energy Transition Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Institutional investor to the global energy and infrastructure sectors, EIG, and Hassana Investment Company (Hassana), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on infrastructure and energy transition projects in the Middle East.

Plantation Rally, FOMC Rate Cut To Balance Volatility Ahead Of US Election Results 

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Expectations of continued interest in plantation stocks amid rising crude palm oil price and the US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut are set to counterbalance potential election-related fluctuations, stabilising Bursa Malaysia’s performance next week.

Khazanah, PNB Clarify Their Divestment From FashionValet

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) have issued separate statements on their RM43.9 million losses after selling their stakes in e-commerce platform Fashion Valet Sdn Bhd for RM3.1 million.

MMAG Aviation Consortium Gets Nod To Establish Leasing Business In Labuan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- MMAG Holdings Bhd's subsidiary MMAG Aviation Consortium Sdn Bhd (MAC) has received the Labuan Financial Services Authority’s (Labuan FSA) approval to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in Labuan to carry on a leasing business.

Axiata Group's Hans Wijayasuriya To step Down And Become Chief Advisor To Sri Lankan President

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd (Axiata) chief executive officer of telecommunications business and group executive director Dr Hans Wijayasuriya will step down from the company on Jan 15, 2025, having accepted an invitation to be the chief advisor to the Sri Lankan President on digital economy.

US Tariffs On China To Have Mixed Impact On ASEAN Economies -- OCBC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Potential US tariffs of up to 60 per cent on Chinese exports could have a mixed impact on ASEAN economies, creating medium-term growth opportunities for the ASEAN-6 region, which includes Malaysia, said OCBC Global Markets Research.

Axis-REIT Raises RM449.73 Mln Via Largest Private Placement To Date

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (Axis-REIT) has raised RM449.73 million through its largest private placement.

Cavli Wireless Recognised For Bringing 'Made In India' IoT Solutions To Global Stage

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Cavli Wireless, an innovator in cellular Internet of Things (IoT) and wireless connectivity solutions, has been named one of the winners of the esteemed Nasscom Emerge 50 Awards for 2024.

IOI Properties To Develop RM12 Bln Rio City Over 12 Years

PUCHONG, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) has unveiled the IOI Rio City masterplan, a 40.46-hectare (100-acre) integrated development valued at RM12 billion over 12 years.

Jumio's Cutting-edge Liveness Detection Guarantees Users Are Real, Not A Spoof

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Jumio, an automated, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven identity verification, risk signals and compliance solutions provider, has unveiled Jumio Liveness, an enhanced, in-house technology designed to address increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics at Money20/20 USA.