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Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Amid Rate-hike Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as the greenback weakened, while markets weighed the prospects of interest rate hikes in the United States and Japan.

Ringgit Ends Lower As Oil Prices Rise, Fed Decision Looms

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Tuesday, weighed by higher crude oil prices and cautious sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) next policy decision, an analyst said.

ABB Group's Machine Automation Division Eyes Penang As Southeast Asia Operations Hub

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Swiss-based ABB Group’s Machine Automation division (B&R) is looking to strengthen its presence in Penang and expand the state’s role within its Southeast Asian operations.

Bidgely To Showcase AI-Driven Smart Meter Insights At Enlit Asia 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Bidgely will showcase its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven smart meter analytics at Enlit Asia 2026, demonstrating how utilities across Southeast Asia can use advanced data insights to improve customer experience, protect revenue and strengthen grid planning.

Maybank, Ageas Insurance Ink SPA For RM4.83 Bln MAHB Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has entered into an unconditional share purchase agreement (SPA) with Belgium-based Ageas Insurance International NV to acquire the remaining 30.95 per cent equity interest in Maybank Ageas Holdings Bhd (MAHB) for RM4.83 billion.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday On Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower at the midday break amid persistent profit-taking and weaker risk appetite, while the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to face further volatility due to heightened external and domestic headwinds.

AirAsia Resumes Flights Affected By Anak Krakatau Eruption

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- AirAsia has resumed flights to and from destinations affected by the Anak Krakatau volcanic eruption following the reopening of Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

Maxis Deploys Nokia Optical Technology To Boost AI, Enterprise Connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd has deployed Nokia’s optical transport technology to enhance its nationwide and cross-border network infrastructure amid surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and enterprise connectivity.

Ringgit Opens Almost Flat Vs Greenback Amid Ongoing West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was almost flat against the US dollar at Tuesday’s open, as investors remained cautious amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, which continued to drive crude oil prices higher and support the greenback.

Malaysia Yet To Decide On Compulsory Aviation Carbon Tax - Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has yet to decide whether to implement a compulsory carbon tax for the aviation sector, although the country remains committed to the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

Bursa Malaysia Rises On Buying Interest In Banking, Telco Stocks

By Rosemarie Khoo & Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded higher on Monday, supported by renewed buying interest in selected banking and telecommunications heavyweights, an analyst said.

NYO3 Debuts LPC Omega-3 Products, Expands Global Partnership Network 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- NYO3 International AS unveiled its new  lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC)-powered product line and launched its "Global Partner Program" at Vitafoods Asia 2026, held in Bangkok from Sept 2 to 4, as the company expands its international cooperation network.