Ringgit Hits Near Eight-year High Of 3.89 Vs US Dollar

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit climbed to a fresh high of 3.8995 against the US dollar on Thursday, hovering near its strongest level in almost eight years.

Bursa Key Index Falls 0.32 Pct As Profit-taking Weighs On Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished today’s trading in negative territory, with the key index losing 0.32 per cent, while the broader market saw losers outnumbering gainers amid profit-taking and weak sentiment ahead of the Chinese New Year break next week.

Rubber Market Closes Lower Amid Mixed Oil Prices, Stronger Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower on Thursday, amid mixed crude oil prices, reflecting a stronger ringgit and weaker performances in regional rubber futures markets, a trader said.

VCI Global Advances AI-Native Transition, VCCG Spin-Off

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- VCI Global Limited (VCI Global), an emerging artificial intelligence (AI)-native operating platform, has provided a strategic update on its evolving business model and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements.

DayOne Opens Johor Training Centre, Expands KL Shared Services Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- DayOne Data Centers (DayOne) has announced the establishment of a regional operations and training centre in Johor, alongside the expansion of its Global Shared Services Center (GSSC) in Kuala Lumpur.

Learning Tree, Abilways Partner To Train European Commission Workforce

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Learning Tree International, a global leader in workforce development and technology training solutions, has partnered with Abilways to deliver advanced training solutions for the European Commission (EC) and its affiliated entities, supporting workforce development across the EU public sector.

Mavenir, Terrestar Launch Canada’s First 3GPP-based Hybrid Satellite–Cellular IoT Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, together with Terrestar Solutions Inc, Canada’s only domestically headquartered and controlled mobile satellite service operator, announced the commercial launch of Terrestar’s Hybrid Satellite Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity service.

One Strategy Launches One Credit Platform For Risk Management, Credit Underwriting

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Fintech and data intelligence firm, One Strategy Group Sdn Bhd, has launched One Credit, an integrated platform for risk management, know-your-customer (KYC) and credit underwriting.

Polymer Link Targets Growth In Australia After Opening New Warehouse Facility

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Plastic powder manufacturer Polymer Link Holdings Bhd is targeting growth in Australia following the leasing of a new warehouse facility there.

Bursa Malaysia Slips At Midday On Selling In Selected Heavyweights

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia slipped by 0.36 per cent at midday, weighed down by Maybank, CIMB and 99 Speed Mart.

Fengdu Oranges Power Modern Agriculture, Rural Prosperity In Chongqing

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The harvest season is in full swing in Longkong Town of Fengdu County, a major orange-producing hub in west China’s Chongqing Municipality, as freshly picked fruit moves rapidly from orchards to nationwide markets through an increasingly modernised supply chain.

Intuit Unveils Mailchimp Ecommerce Innovations

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Intuit Inc, the global financial technology platform behind TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks and Mailchimp, has announced a set of Mailchimp product innovations designed to drive profitable growth for ecommerce businesses through advanced, data-driven marketing capabilities.