Xsolla Integrates Paidy, Boosts Japan Gaming Payment Options

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announced a significant expansion of its payment solutions in Japan through a new integration with Paidy, the country’s leading Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) service.

FBM KLCI Edges Lower But Holds Above 1,700 In Early Session

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia eased in early trade today after touching its highest level in more than six years, weighed by negative sentiment following Wall Street’s overnight performance, though the benchmark index remained above the 1,700 level.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Firmer, Breaks Above 1,700 On Improved Risk Appetite

Malaysia’s Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Up 6.4 Pct Y-O-Y To RM158.9 Bln In November

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade registered total sales of RM158.9 billion in November 2025, marking a year-on-year (y-o-y) growth of 6.4 per cent.

Malaysia’s Banking Sector Resilient Amid Tariff Pressures, Expected To Hold Steady In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector ended 2025 on a firmer footing, charting steady loan growth, stable asset quality and sustained profitability despite a year clouded by global trade tensions, while the outlook for next year remains steady amid a diversified portfolio.

BNPL Loans At RM4.2 Bln As Of Sept 30, 2025 -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The total buy now pay later (BNPL) scheme loans as of Sept 30, 2025 were RM4.2 billion covering seven million active account holders in the country, comprising 0.3 per cent of the total household indebtedness in Malaysia.

Rapid On-Demand App To Replace Kummute From Nov 15

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus), the operator of Rapid Penang On-Demand, will introduce a new booking app called Rapid On-Demand starting Nov 15, replacing the current  Kummute app.

MoneyHero Launches AI Initiative To Boost Revenue, Margins In Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- MoneyHero Limited (MoneyHero) has launched Project Odyssey, a group-wide artificial intelligence (AI) initiative intended to accelerate revenue growth and expand operating margins through intelligent automation and conversational product experiences.

MoneyHero Swings To Profit In Q2 2025 As AI, High-Margin Verticals Drive Turnaround

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- MoneyHero Limited (MoneyHero), a personal finance aggregation and comparison platform, reported a net income of US$0.2 million for the second quarter (Q2) ended June 30, 2025 reversing a net loss of US$12.2 million in the same period last year. (US$1=RM4.20)

Banks Offer To Defer Instalments For Sabah Flood, Landslide Victims

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Bank Rakyat is offering to defer instalments for six months for individual and business customers affected by the recent floods and landslides in several districts in Sabah.

SG Entertech Launches Android VR Mini Platform, Eyes Southeast Asia Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- SG Entertech Co Ltd, a South Korean Virtual Reality (VR) startup, has announced the global launch of Snack VR, an innovative VR mini-platform for international markets.

July Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Up 5 Pct To RM156.4 Bln - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s July 2025 wholesale and retail trade registered total sales of RM156.4 billion, a five per cent growth year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).