National Infrastructure, Heritage Meet In Keretapi Sarong Event

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- National infrastructure such as train transportation is more than steel and tracks.

Ace Market-bound Cheeding Aims To Raise RM51.5 Mln From IPO

PETALING JAYA, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Utilities engineering services provider Cheeding Holdings Bhd aims to raise RM51.5 million via its initial public offering (IPO), ahead of its ACE Market listing on Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd on Oct 7, 2025.

Islamic Finance Must Leverage Climate Action, Digital Inclusion, Islamic Innovation To Benefit World -- SC Chair

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Islamic finance must leverage three key drivers, mainly climate action, digital inclusion and Islamic innovation, to serve a higher purpose for Malaysia, Oman and the rest of the world, said Securities Commission (SC) chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Ahead Of BNM Rate Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday as investors awaited Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) interest rate decision, with most expecting policymakers to leave the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent.

Batik Air Celebrates National Day With Surprise Giveaways On Flights

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 (Bernama) -- In conjunction with Malaysia’s 68th National Day today, Batik Air presented its domestic flight passengers departing from the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang with special giveaways.

Thailand’s Allianz Ayudhya General Insurance Ratings Affirmed Excellent - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Thailand’s Allianz Ayudhya General Insurance Public Company Limited (AAGI).

Ipoh Sentral Set To Drive Ipoh’s Transformation With Modern Transport Hub, Smart City Initiatives

IPOH, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The Ipoh Sentral project (Ipoh Sentral), anchored under the Perak Smart City 2030 Green Transport Agenda, is envisioned to transform Ipoh into a modern, sustainable and well-connected transport hub while safeguarding the city’s cultural heritage and strengthening community bonds. 

HSBC Malaysia Unveils Enhanced Premier Service For Affluent Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- HSBC Malaysia has launched its all-new HSBC Premier service, designed for affluent and high-net-worth customers with an expanded suite of wealth, health, travel and international banking solutions. 

Ringgit Strengthens On Weak US Jobs Report

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed stronger against the US dollar on Monday following a softer-than-expected United States (US) jobs report that significantly altered market expectations on the Federal Reserve (Fed) policy, said an analyst.

BNM: Headline Inflation Down To 1.1 Pct, Core Inflation Unchanged In June 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation eased further to 1.1 per cent in June 2025 from 1.2 per cent in May, while core inflation remained unchanged at 1.8 per cent, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

AM Best Affirms South Korea’s Hanwha General Insurance Credit Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed South Korea’s Hanwha General Insurance Company Limited (HGI) financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent), with a stable outlook.

Ringgit Firmer Against US Dollar In Early Trade

 KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported by improved market sentiment following the latest fiscal support measures.