KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 reinforces Malaysia’s position as a global halal trade hub, bringing businesses and industry stakeholders together to foster meaningful connections and support the industry's continued growth.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar and other major currencies on Thursday, closing firmer following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher, buoyed by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent, alongside positive cues from Wall Street.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent is appropriate given the country's resilient economic growth and contained inflation, although a rate normalisation remains possible in 2027, economists said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysian brands including MR DIY, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and ZUS Coffee were named “Brand of the Year” at the 2026–2027 World Branding Awards, with MR DIY and Watsons also winning in the Regional Tier.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Univar Solutions LLC (Univar Solutions) has expanded its distribution relationship with plant-based ingredients maker Roquette to include plant proteins and soluble fibres, alongside cellulosics, for customers in the United States and Canada.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- SD Guthrie Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM773 million in the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2026, from RM935 million in 3Q 2025.
ALOR SETAR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Ferrotec Group’s newly opened second plant in Kulim is expected to generate more than 1,000 new high-value jobs for skilled Malaysian professionals, including engineers, technicians and production specialists.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Chinese magazine Oriental Outlook has honoured a group of cities for their achievements in urban renewal and improving their business environment, at a dialogue on liveable cities held in Fuzhou, Fujian province, on Nov 2.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Firms are embedding regulatory change faster than a year ago, but fewer are confident their compliance processes are effective, according to a survey by artificial intelligence (AI)-native regulatory intelligence company CUBE.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has alerted the business community and the public to fraudulent activities by individuals impersonating its personnel via email and WhatsApp.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained firm at mid-morning, supported by continued buying across all banking heavyweight counters ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) overnight policy rate (OPR) decision, amid expectations of an interest rate hike.
