Xiaomi Expands AIoT Lineup With Six New Products In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Xiaomi Malaysia is broadening its artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) product range by introducing five new smart home appliances along with its latest wearable, the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active.

Xiaomi Launches REDMI Note 17 Series, New Wearable Lineup In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Xiaomi Corporation today launched the REDMI Note 17 Series in Malaysia, comprising four new models including its first-ever Pro Max variant, alongside its latest lineup of smart wearables.

Haier Malaysia Launches Horizon Multi-Door Collection To Tackle Food Waste

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Haier Malaysia today unveiled its new Horizon Multi-Door Collection, featuring smart food preservation technologies aimed at helping Malaysian households keep groceries fresh for longer and reduce food waste.

CPO Futures Close Lower As Weak Soybean Oil, Higher Stock Expectations Weigh

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Thursday, tracking weakness in soybean oil futures, said a dealer.

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.

Strong Momentum To Drive Malaysia’s Economy To 5 Pct Growth In 2026 - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is expected to grow by around 5 per cent in 2026, supported by strong momentum in the country's current economic growth, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

CGTN: China-Egypt Ties Deepen Through Trade, Investment 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- China-Egypt cooperation has expanded beyond major industrial projects to encompass broader trade, investment and strategic ties, with the Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone emerging as a key example of bilateral economic collaboration, according to an article published by China Global Television Network (CGTN).

BNM’s Decision To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct Reflects Confidence In Growth Outlook -- Economists

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent today reflects its confidence in the Malaysian economy’s ability to sustain healthy growth in 2026, according to economists.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Positive Wall Street Cues, Steady OPR

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Thursday, tracking positive cues from Wall Street, with sentiment further bolstered by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

AM Best Retains Stable Outlook For Taiwan Non-Life Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained a stable outlook on Taiwan’s non-life insurance segment amid the implementation of Taiwan Insurance Solvency (TIS), IFRS 17, and consistent premium expansion across retail and commercial lines.

Govt’s RM11.5 Bln Sukuk Issuance Strengthens TH Cash Flow -- Nurhisham

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The issuance of sukuk worth RM11.5 billion is not a new bailout for Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), but rather a refinancing process that provides the institution with the advantage of continuous cash flow. 

NBA MVP Russell Westbrook Joins Project B As Chief Strategy Officer

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Project B announced that NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Russell Westbrook has joined the company’s founding team as Chief Strategy Officer, taking an active role in shaping its basketball strategy and long-term vision.