Bank Negara Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent during its meeting today.

YBS Eyes RM600 Mln Revenue On Back Of Allied Acquisition

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- YBS International Bhd (YBS) is projecting its revenue to increase sharply from RM100 million to RM600 million following the completion of a landmark strategic investment to acquire the Allied Group of Companies.

Ringgit Likely To Appreciate To 3.94 Against US Dollar By End-2026 - AmBank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- AmBank anticipates that the ringgit will trade within a range in the first half of 2026, before approaching the 3.94 level against the US dollar in the latter half of the year, supported by Malaysia’s positive economic outlook.

Guan Huat Seng Opens Slightly Lower At 24 Sen In ACE Market Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Melaka-based food products manufacturer, Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd, opened at 24 sen per share in its ACE Market debut, slightly under its initial public offering (IPO) price of 25 sen per share. 

Ringgit Opens Firmer On OPR Hold Expectations

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, as the market priced in expectations that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) would keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent at its policy meeting later in the day, offsetting a firmer tone in the greenback.

SIRBAI Launches Middle East’s First AI Autonomous Drone Swarm Platform At UMEX 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) – SIRBAI announced the launch of the Middle East’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered autonomous drone swarm technology at UMEX 2026, marking the company’s entry into the defence technology sector and expanding regional capabilities in unmanned and autonomous systems.

Teledyne Launches SCION Family Of SWIR Cameras

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Teledyne Judson Technologies, a Teledyne Technologies company and global imaging solutions leader, announced the launch of the SCION Family of SWIR cameras, a high-performance platform designed for demanding applications in hyperspectral imaging, biosciences, space & defence, and semiconductor markets.

CPO Prices To Stay Range-bound At RM4,000-RM4,300 per Tonne In February -- MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil prices (CPO) are expected to remain range-bound between RM4,000 per tonne and RM4,300 per tonne in February due to seasonal declines in production and stocks, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

Ringgit Edges Up Against US Dollar, Major Currencies In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally firmer against the US dollar and other major currencies on Wednesday, supported by modest demand, as traders remained cautious and monitored ongoing economic developments.

Ringgit To See Range Bound At 4-4.20 This Year On Strong External Position

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the range of 4.0-4.20 against the US dollar this year, supported by structural improvements in Malaysia’s external accounts, although its upside remains constrained by global portfolio outflows and a stronger dollar.

AHAM Capital Distributes RM1.39 Bln Across 84 Funds In FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- AHAM Asset Management Bhd (AHAM Capital) has declared RM1.39 billion in income distribution for the financial year 2025 (FY2025), spanning 84 wholesale and retail funds.

Malaysia’s Trade Breaks RM3 Trillion Mark Despite Challenging Global Conditions -- MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's total trade in 2025 reached its highest value on record, surpassing the RM3 trillion mark at RM3.06 trillion, a 6.3 per cent year-on-year increase, with exports exceeding imports to generate a RM151.80 billion trade surplus.