BNM Maintains OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its meeting today.

Fortrea To Acquire Worldwide’s Early Phase Business

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Fortrea and Worldwide Clinical Trials (Worldwide) have signed a definitive agreement under which Fortrea will acquire Worldwide’s Early Phase Services division (Early Phase) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$45 million. (US$1=RM4.03)

Han’s Laser Leads International Safety Standard For Laser Processing Equipment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Han’s Laser Smart Equipment Group Co Ltd announced that it led the development of ISO 11553-2:2026, the first international safety standard for complete laser processing equipment for hand-held or hand-operated machines developed under the ISO/IEC framework.

Agrobank’s strategic Financing Boosts Growth Of SG1 Premium Pineapple Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Agrobank continues to strengthen its role as an agricultural development financial institution by channelling pineapple industry development financing to Ning Planters Sdn Bhd to support the development of the Sarawak Gold 1 (SG1) premium pineapple industry.

TNG eWallet Sees Over RM1 Bln Spending By International Visitors In 1H 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- TNG eWallet’s international visitors spent over RM1 billion through the application in the first six months of Visit Malaysia 2026 as more used Malaysia’s domestic quick response (QR) payment ecosystem to spend seamlessly at businesses nationwide, said TNG Digital Sdn Bhd.

Tomei’s GoldNow Expands With New Gold Gifting, Savings Features

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Tomei Consolidated Bhd’s GoldNow has introduced new Gold Gifting and Gold Savings features to further strengthen its position as Malaysia’s premier mobile gold accumulation platform.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Ahead Of BNM OPR Decision

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, supported by gains in financial, plantation and utilities stocks, as investors awaited Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) overnight policy rate (OPR) decision later in the day and tracked Wall Street’s positive overnight performance.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Ahead Of BNM OPR Decision

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday as investors awaited Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) later today.

EPF Emerges As Substantial Shareholder In Eco-Shop 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama)-- The Employees Provident Fund Board (EPF) has emerged as a substantial shareholder in Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd after acquiring 8.68 million ordinary shares on Aug 27, 2026.

CPO Futures End Lower Amid Soybean Oil Weakness, Softer Exports

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly lower on Wednesday, tracking weakness in soybean oil futures and after recent softer exports of palm oil.

Oil & Gas Asia 2026 To Attract Over 30,000 Attendees, 2,000 Participating Companies

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Oil & Gas Asia (OGA) 2026 will take place from Sept 2-4, 2026, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, and it is expected to attract more than 30,000 trade attendees and feature over 2,000 participating brands and companies.

AirAsia’s US$1 Bln Fundraising To Refinance Debt, Strengthen Balance Sheet

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Group Bhd has clarified that its planned fundraising exercises, comprising up to US$1 billion (US$1=RM4.04) in international debt markets and RM700 million in local credit facilities, are primarily targeted at debt restructuring or refinancing and balance sheet consolidation, rather than purely funding operational shortfalls.