Sharp Connect 2026 Brings Smarter, Connected Solutions Closer To Sabah

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Sharp Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is expanding beyond traditional home appliances through ‘Sharp Connect 2026’, showcasing a broader ecosystem of smart and connected solutions for workplaces, education, hospitality and other sectors.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Higher As BNM Maintains OPR, Sees Resilient Growth

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintaining the overnight policy rate (OPR).

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.

Ringgit Weakens Against US Dollar, Mixed Against Other Major Currencies

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to trade lower against the US dollar on Wednesday but strengthened against the British pound and the euro amid rising global bond yields and concerns over elevated government debt levels.

Westin Hokkaido Furano Resort To Open In Summer 2029 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Pacifica Hotels G.K. and its subsidiary Furano Hospitality G.K. have signed a franchise agreement with Marriott International to develop Westin Hokkaido Furano Resort, marking the first Westin resort in Japan and the brand’s debut in Hokkaido.

Ringgit Opens Lower Vs Greenback Amid Higher Oil Prices, Fed Rate Hike Bets

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Wednesday amid higher Brent crude oil prices, which heightened inflation concerns, boosting expectations of a US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike, said an analyst.

Ringgit Ends Lower After US Fed Hints At Rate Hike

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) --The ringgit ended lower against the greenback on the first trading day of September on rising expectations of a US interest rate hike after Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh’s recent speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium.

Helical Fusion Advances As Final Candidate For Japan’s METI Fusion Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Helical Fusion Co Ltd, a fusion energy company developing a Helical Stellarator for commercially viable fusion power, has been named a final candidate for Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) programme supporting the demonstration of fusion power generation.

Darwinbox Appoints Pannie Sia To Lead Southeast Asia Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Darwinbox, an artificial intelligence (AI)-native human capital management (HCM) platform for Asia-first enterprises, has appointed Pannie Sia as regional vice president for Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Malaysia-Japan Trade Up 11.8 Pct To US$23.3 Bln In Jan-July 2026 - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Bilateral trade between Malaysia and Japan rose 11.8 per cent to US$23.3 billion (US$1=RM4.03) in the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Malaysia Awaits US Findings On Excess Capacity Probe Within Four Weeks -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) is expected to announce the findings of its investigation into excess capacity involving Malaysia in about three weeks to four weeks, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

IKEA Malaysia Appoints Takeshi Murai As Country Retail Director

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- IKEA Malaysia has appointed Takeshi Murai as its country retail director, effective today, succeeding Malcolm Pruys, who has led the Malaysia business since September 2022.