Affin Group Achieves MSCI ESG Rating Upgrade To AA

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd has been upgraded from ‘A’ to ‘AA’ in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings.

Johor Boosts Investments By Creating New Economic Wave In Digital, AI Sectors

By Mohamad Syazwan Mustafa

JOHOR BAHRU, July 9 (Bernama) -- Johor has become one of the most vibrant investment destinations in Malaysia as it continues to record investment approvals totalling RM30.1 billion in the first quarter of this year, creating momentum and a new wave in the country's investment ecosystem through the digital and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors.

SMCCI, Maybank Ink MoU To Boost Halal Intiative, SMEs Growth In JS-SEZ

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SMCCI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Maybank Singapore Ltd to advance Halal-focused initiatives and support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in both countries. 

Sianlon Aquatic Eyes Japan Market Expansion

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Sianlon Aquatic Sdn Bhd, one of Malaysia’s leading ornamental fish breeders, is exploring new export prospects in the Japanese market following its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka.

Schneider Electric Identifies Three Key Areas To Boost Sustainability In Real Estate

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Schneider Electric Industries (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has identified three critical areas where the real estate industry must take decisive action to enhance sustainability and resilience,  based on findings from its 2024 Green Impact Gap survey.

Ringgit Falls Against Greenback As US Tariff Concerns Dominate Sentiment

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the greenback today as concerns over US tariffs continued to dominate market sentiment, an analyst said. 

MPC Pre-emptively Cuts OPR To Preserve Steady Growth Path - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).  

DHL To Solidify Local Presence Amid US Tariffs

SHAH ALAM, July 9 (Bernama) -- Logistics outfit DHL is optimistic about solidifying its growth in Malaysia despite the United States announcing a 25 per cent reciprocal tariff on Malaysia.

BNM Cuts OPR By 25 Bps To 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has reduced the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent today. 

Selangor, MAHB Devise Five Strategies To Attract High-impact Foreign Investments In Aerospace Sector

SHAH ALAM, July 9 (Bernama) -- The Selangor state government, together with Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), has devised and implemented five integrated strategies to ensure that the Selangor Aero Park (SAP) @KLIA Aeropolis project can attract high-impact foreign investments in the aerospace sector.

PU Prime, Argentina Football Association Seal Global Partnership In Madrid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- PU Prime and the Argentina Football Association (AFA) have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at amplifying their global presence during a ceremonial signing event held at the Argentina Football Academy Vallecas in Madrid.

Anwar's Visits To Italy, France, Brazil Boost Malaysia's Global Economic, Humanitarian Standing

By Syed Iylia Hariz Al-Qadri Syed Izman and Ummu Khalidah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recently concluded official visits to Italy, France, and Brazil have been described as a strategic move to strengthen Malaysia’s position in the global economic and geopolitical arena.