i2i Logic Launches AI-Powered Teammate For Bankers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- i2i Logic has announced the launch of Banker Fred, its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered teammate for bankers across wholesale banking.

44.5 Ha Tobacco Crops In Ranau Can Generate RM2 Mln Annually - Noraini

 RANAU, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Tobacco cultivation in Ranau, Sabah, undertaken by 118 local farmers across an area of ​​approximately 44.5 hectares, generates an annual income of nearly RM2 million, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

Coal Price Hike Has Direct Impact On Cost Of Generating Electricity - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The increase in coal prices to US$148 per tonne on Sept 10, 2026 will directly impact the cost of electricity generation, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir today.

Malaysia’s OPR Could Rise By 25 Bps In 2027 - MBSB Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s overnight policy rate (OPR) could rise by 25 basis points (bps) in 2027 amid expectations of further increases in global interest rates, according to MBSB Research.

Malaysia’s Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Rise To RM170.5 Bln In July 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade recorded sales of RM170.5 billion in July 2026, a nine per cent increase year-on-year (y-o-y), said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

CIMB Targets 5-6 Pct Loan Growth For FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd is targeting loan growth of around 5-6 per cent for FY2026, with strong demand from the data centre and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors supporting its wholesale business.

Business Outlook For 3Q Rebounds As Confidence Indicator Rises -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) --Businesses expect an improving business situation for the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026), with a positive confidence indicator of 5.9 per cent compared with a negative 1.8 per cent in 2Q 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

CIMB Completes RM1.38 Bln Tokenised Sukuk Settlement Pilot Test

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd has completed a pilot test of tokenised sukuk settlement using tokenised deposits, involving RM1.38 billion worth of tokenised sukuk subscribed by 12 institutional investors.

UOB Malaysia Completes Malaysia's First Brokered MYOR-based Interbank Transaction With RHB, Maybank 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- UOB Malaysia, RHB Banking Group (RHB) and Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) have successfully executed the first Malaysia Overnight Rate (MYOR)-based three-month interbank money market transaction, incorporating a two-day lookback calculation convention. 

Economist Backs Hybrid SST, Calls For Input Tax Credit Mechanism

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- An economist has backed the proposal for a hybrid sales and service tax (SST) system, saying the mechanism should incorporate input tax credits to reduce tax cascading.

AmBank Group's Net Profit Rises 0.8 Pct To RM520.23 Mln In 1Q FY2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank Group) recorded net profit of RM520.23 million in the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (1Q FY2027), an increase of 0.8 per cent, as compared with RM516.18 million in the same period of FY2026.

Tunas Grow Synergy Turns Small-Scale Chilli Farm Into Thriving Business

By Nur Fatin Mohmad Kadenen

KULAI, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- In just two years, Tunas Grow Synergy Sdn Bhd has proven that success in chilli farming is attainable regardless of land size or business experience.