Economist Forecasts Ringgit To Reach RM4.45 Vs US Dollar By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade sideways, with an end-of-year forecast of RM4.45 against the US dollar.

Gobind Sees Promising Healthcare Partnership With China's Yidu Tech

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo is hopeful that his productive discussion with healthcare data and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions company, Yidu Tech Inc., will lead to a valuable partnership that can transform Malaysia’s healthcare and medical infrastructure.

Westports Names Ruben Gnanalingam Executive Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Westports Holdings Bhd has redesignated Datuk Ruben Emir Gnanalingam Abdullah as executive chairman of the company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd (WMSB), effective Feb 1, 2025.

Equativ Unveils Upgraded Adtech Platform For Programmatic Campaign Management

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Equativ, a global independent adtech company, has unveiled significant upgrades to its all-in-one curation platform, Equativ Buyer Connect (EBC), now renamed Maestro by Equativ.

Cahya Mata Sarawak's Unit Expects To Double Clinker Production With New Facility

KUCHING, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Cahya Mata Cement Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd, expects to double its clinker production capacity with the development of a new facility, Clinker Line 2, in Mambong here.

Ringgit Advances Against US Dollar After BNM Maintained OPR At 3.0 Pct

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald and Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies, buoyed by Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) announcement on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).

Government Wage Revisions, Minimum Wage Hike To Boost Malaysians' Quality Of Living 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysians’ quality of living is set to improve following next month’s minimum wage rise and civil service salary adjustment.

BNM Continues To Monitor Domestic Inflation, Growth Outlook For Sustainable Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) continues to closely monitor the balance of risks related to domestic inflation and the growth outlook to ensure that Malaysia’s monetary policy stance remains conducive to sustainable growth amid price stability. 

MNRB Posts Higher 3Q FY2025 Net Profit Of RM115.9 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama)-- MNRB Holdings Bhd posted a net profit of RM115.9 million in the third quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 (3Q FY2025), marking a 37 per cent increase from RM84.6 million in the same period last year.

NEOVIVA's First Swiss Addiction Treatment Programme To Redefine Personalised Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- NEOVIVA, a luxury rehab centre, has introduced Switzerland’s first and only assurance programme in addiction treatment.

Standard Chartered Global Research: BNM To Likely Keep OPR Unchanged At 3.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Standard Chartered Global Research expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 3.0 per cent at its monetary policy decision on Jan 22.

AMRO: ASEAN+3 Economies Remain Positive, Set To Grow 4.2 pct In 2025 Amid External Challenges

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3 economies, comprising 10 ASEAN member states, China, Japan and South Korea, are poised for sustained growth in 2025 despite facing external risks, said ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) chief economist Khor Hoe Ee.