Bank Negara Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has maintained its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent today, for the seventh consecutive period.

AEON Credit Service's Net Profit Higher At RM95.16 Mln In 1QFY2027

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended May 31, 2026 for the financial year (FY) 2027 (1QFY2027) rose to RM95.16 million from RM77.54 million in 1QFY2026. 

Abaxx Approves CIX As Custodian For Carbon Futures Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc announced that Climate Impact X (CIX), a global environmental markets exchange, has been approved as an eligible custodian for Abaxx Exchange’s carbon futures contracts.

Responsible AI Implementation Critical For Future Of Malaysian Banking Workforce

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector is strategically positioning itself to strengthen its regional leadership in responsible artificial intelligence (AI) deployment, as the technology enters a definitive new phase in which financial industry success is no longer judged by the sheer speed of technology adoption, but by the maturity and responsibility of its implementation.

Economy To Remain Robust On Data Centre, Digital Infrastructure Investments -- SAMENTA

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to remain robust, fortified by massive incoming investments in data centres and digital infrastructure, said Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA).

Meltwater Expands MCP Capabilities For AI Assistants 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Meltwater has expanded its Model Context Protocol (MCP) capabilities by introducing new tools that enable artificial intelligence (AI) assistants to perform actions within the Meltwater platform, including accessing insights, creating reports and tracking alerts in real time.

Malaysian Banks, DFIs Adopt AI Rapidly But Remain Cautious On Key Decisions -- AICB Report

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysian banks and development financial institutions (DFIs) are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI), but many remain cautious about using AI for high-impact business decisions.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid West Asia Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, reversing the previous session's gains as escalating tensions in West Asia weighed on investor sentiment.

France Ready To Assist Malaysia To Develop Civil Nuclear Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- France is ready to collaborate with Malaysia on civil nuclear energy development if Malaysia decides to pursue this option as part of its energy transition efforts, said French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness Nicolas Forissier.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed, Tracking Regional Futures

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed today, tracking regional rubber futures markets amid concerns over temporary supply disruptions in Thailand and a weaker ringgit against the US dollar.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To Close Slightly Higher

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Late buying interest lifted Bursa Malaysia to a slightly higher close on Wednesday, reversing earlier losses and bucking the mixed performance across regional markets.

Banks Must Move Beyond AI Adoption To Trusted Implementation -- AICB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- There is a need for banks to move beyond Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption towards trusted implementation, backed by stronger governance, assurance, resilience and future-ready talent, said the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB).