MCE Holdings Subsidiaries Win RM37.9 Mln Supply Deals With Proton

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- MCE Holdings Bhd subsidiaries Multi-Code Electronics Industries (M) Bhd and MCE Hengtuo Sdn Bhd have secured contracts worth RM37.9 million from national carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd.

Toshiba Unveils Gate Driver Sample For Automotive Bridge Circuits

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has started providing engineering samples of “TB9104FTG”, a gate driver for bridge circuits used in high-current automotive brushed DC motors.

Kioxia Unleashes Blazing-Fast QLC Universal Flash Storage 4.1 Memory

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Kioxia Corporation, a world leader in memory solutions, announced the commencement of sampling for its new Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Ver. 4.1 embedded memory devices.

Malaysia's Total Trade To Grow 3-5 Pct In 2026 - Deputy Trade Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total trade is expected to grow moderately between 3.0 and 5.0 per cent this year amid global external headwinds, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Sim Tze Tzin.

Malaysia Equities Hit Strongest Level Since 2018 On Firmer Ringgit, Solid Local Fundamentals

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s equity market surged to its strongest level since 2018 on Tuesday, as renewed investor confidence, underpinned by a firmer ringgit and shifting global capital dynamics, prompted a reassessment of the country’s risk profile, say economists.

Policy Certainty, Reforms And Current External Factors Are Working For Ringgit - BNM Governor

By M.Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Policy certainty, ongoing government reforms and supportive external factors have contributed to the ringgit’s steady appreciation to levels last seen in 2018, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Malaysia Nets RM45.4 Bln Export Sales From PM’s 2025 Trade Missions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade missions and overseas visits in 2025 generated RM45.4 billion in export sales, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Austrian Firms Looking To Expand Hydropower Cooperation In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Austrian companies are keen to expand cooperation in hydropower development with Malaysia, offering advanced technology and expertise to support Putrajaya’s ambitious renewable energy (RE) goals and to meet rising electricity demand from sectors such as data centres.

Economic Confidence Lifts Ringgit Versus US Dollar, Major Currencies At The Close Today

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit broke through the key psychological level of 4.00 against the US dollar, touching a more than seven-year high of 3.9992 earlier today, buoyed by a robust outlook for Malaysia’s economy, easing geopolitical tensions, and the decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate.

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.

Bank Negara Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent during its meeting today.

Electrical And Electronics Sector Among Key Investment Focus This Year -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, especially semiconductors, will continue to be among the key sectors for potential investments this year, according to Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.