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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Petronas To Sustain Production At Two Million Barrels Of Oil Equivalent Per Day Through 2028

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) aims to sustain Malaysia's oil and gas production at two million barrels of oil equivalent per day (mmboe/d) through 2028, said its president and group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz 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.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting Ahead Of BNM Rate Decision

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Wednesday on bargain hunting following the recent sell-off, ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) overnight policy rate (OPR) decision on Thursday.

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.