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Meltwater VP Of Product Named To PRWeek's AI Top 25

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and consumer intelligence, announced that its Vice President (VP) of Product, Antony Cousins, has been named to PRWeek’s AI Top 25 list for 2026.

New Hire-purchase Rules To Benefit Borrowers, Minimal Impact On Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- The introduction of key amendments to hire-purchase financing practices under the Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 (HPAA) marks a significant move in strengthening borrowers’ protection, particularly for those looking to sell vehicles before their financing contracts mature, an economist said.

Ringgit Firms Against US Dollar, May See Further Gains

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded firmer against the US dollar this morning amid cautious investor positioning ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy decision and improving risk appetite.

Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 Allow Providers To Offer Fixed Rate, Variable Rate Loans -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 (HPAA) continues to allow hire-purchase providers to offer both fixed-rate and variable-rate loans, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

CompAsia Targets RM400 Mln-500 Mln Main Market IPO In 1H 2027

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Integrated refurbished technology leader CompAsia Sdn Bhd is set to launch its Main Market initial public offering (IPO) on Bursa Malaysia in the first half of 2027 (1H 2027), aiming to raise around RM400 million to RM500 million, with a valuation of about RM2 billion.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Differing US, China Economic Data

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Monday in tandem with regional rubber futures markets that tracked the economic performance of rubber consuming regions such as the United States and China, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Amid Selected Selling

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday, weighed down by profit-taking in industrial products and services, consumer products and services, and construction stocks.

TNB, TM Team Up On Green Energy, Digital Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) and Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) have embarked on a strategic collaboration to strengthen cooperation in green energy solutions while developing smarter, more sustainable, and interconnected energy and telecommunications infrastructure across the country.

Consumer Staples And Transport-related Counters Seen Riding Raya Wave

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) – Companies with a strong brand position and better cost management are likely to deliver improved quarterly results, driven by festive sales, which in turn could support their share price, analysts said.

BNM Likely To Assess Oil Shock Impact Before Interest Hike To Counter Inflation - Economist

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said policymakers are likely to assess the situation before raising interest rates to contain inflation resulting from the impact of the conflict in West Asia and surging oil prices.

Sabah Monitors Global Conflict Impact On Supply Chains

KOTA KINABALU, March 14 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government is monitoring the impact of global conflicts on goods supply chains and their implications for consumers through the state's Ministry of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport (MINDET).

Rakuten Trade Forecasts FBM KLCI At 1,800 In 2026 Amid Global Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Rakuten Trade has revised its forecast for the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slightly lower at 1,800 for 2026 from 1,810 previously in view of the overhanging uncertainty.