Dormer Pramet Unveils High-performance Turning, Milling Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Dormer Pramet is expanding its indexable tools portfolio with new high-performance turning and milling solutions aimed at maximising productivity.

Ringgit Rises For 5th Day As US Tariff Uncertainty Weighs

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the fifth consecutive day as uncertainties over US tariff policies prompted traders and investors to steer clear of riskier assets, an analyst said.   

OPR Decision Expected, Current Policy Stance Supports Economic Growth - MIDF, RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent during the March 2025 monetary policy meeting is broadly expected, emphasising the current conducive policy stance to sustain economic growth.

Teo Nie Ching Explores Cutting-Edge Tech At MWC Barcelona 2025 

From Zairina Zainudin

BARCELONA (SPAIN), March 6 (Bernama) -- Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching today spent nearly four hours visiting several major network equipment provider pavilions at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025.

Malaysia, GSMA Explore Stronger Collaboration In Telecommunications At MWC Barcelona 2025

From Zairina Zainudin

BARCELONA (SPAIN), March 6 (Bernama) — Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its ties with the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) organisation, exploring ways to strengthen their partnership in the telecommunications sector. 

Gold Futures End Lower Amid Weak Demand

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Thursday due to weak demand.  

Chemlite's IPO And Facility Expansion Bolster Malaysia's E&E Industry - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) --  Chemlite Innovation Bhd’s (Chemlite) initial public offering (IPO) on Bursa Malaysia marks a significant milestone in its strategic expansion, underscoring its commitment to innovation and bolstering Malaysia’s industrial ecosystem.

MHB's Unit To Co-develop Hydrogen Production Systems With US Firm Fuelcell Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd's (MHB) wholly-owned subsidiary Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd (MMHE) has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with FuelCell Energy Inc., a United States firm.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Due To Selling Pressure On Financial Services Heavyweights

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended lower today, dragged down by continued selling pressure on selected heavyweights, led by the financial services sector.  

Maintaining OPR At 3.0 Pct Ensures Monetary Policy Flexibility Amid Economic Uncertainty -- Analyst

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent reflected a strategic calibration of monetary policy that allows the central bank flexibility amid evolving global and domestic economic conditions.

Rubber Market Closes Lower On Concerns Over Global Trade War

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market closed lower on Thursday, tracking the stronger ringgit against the United States (US) dollar as the global economic outlook was dented by ongoing concerns over the global trade war, a dealer said.

OPR Aligns With Malaysia's Economic Prospects — BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The following is an interview with Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour following March’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting: