BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent following its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year today.

Assess Energy-intensive Projects Beyond Investment Value, Says Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Energy-intensive projects must be assessed not simply by headline investment value but by infrastructure readiness, energy efficiency, local supplier participation, skills development and wider economic benefits, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said today.

Malaysia Can Turn Construction Expertise Into Home-grown AI Products -- Archiboost Engineer

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom has strengthened its digital foundation, with the next opportunity lying in bringing industry firms and local developers together to turn Malaysian expertise into useful AI products that can compete globally.

Ringgit Opens Higher Ahead Of Expected OPR Hike

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and major currencies on Thursday ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) decision, with expectations of an interest rate hike lending support to the local currency.

Ringgit Closes Higher Vs US Dollar Ahead of BNM OPR Decision

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged up against the US dollar and other ASEAN currencies at Wednesday’s closing ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) decision tomorrow.

IOI Corp Sees No Major EUDR Compliance Challenge, Expects Premium For European Sales

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Compliance with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is unlikely to pose a major challenge to IOI Corporation Bhd, given its established experience in supplying certified palm oil products, said its group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Lee Yeow Chor.

Melaka Centre Eyes Global Role In Gas Turbine Talent Development -- Zhang Chaoqun

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) - The Gas Turbine Skills Training Centre in Melaka harbours ambitious plans to develop into a leading platform for international gas turbine talent development, technical exchange, and industry cooperation.

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the greenback on Wednesday as investors remain cautious ahead of results from the United States (US) midterm elections and Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting tomorrow, said an analyst. 

NCER Records RM116.4 Mln Realised Investments In Perlis As Of Sept 30

KANGAR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) has recorded RM116.4 million in realised investments in Perlis as of Sept 30, 2026, reflecting investors’ confidence in the state’s economic development potential.

Negeri Sembilan's Land Revenue Collection Hits RM404.04 Mln As Of September - MB

SEREMBAN, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Negeri Sembilan’s land revenue collection increased by RM60.36 million to RM404.04 million as at Sept 30, compared with RM343.68 million recorded in the corresponding period last year.

Four Malaysian Firms Partner With WPS To Expand AI Adoption Among Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Four Malaysian companies have partnered with global office software provider, WPS, to expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in business operations, particularly among small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Juwai IQI Expects BNM To Maintain OPR

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to leave the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at November’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting this Thursday, said Juwai IQI.