Bank of Thailand Urges Financial Institutions To Step Up Cybersecurity

By Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has urged financial institutions to strengthen their cybersecurity measures and remain vigilant against potential cyberattacks following incidents involving financial institutions in other countries.

Lower Inflation Does Not Mean Lower Cost Of Living, CPI Only Tells Part Of Story

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- While Malaysia’s inflation rate has moderated, the easing trend does not necessarily translate into a lower cost of living for households, highlighting the difference between changes in consumer prices and the actual affordability of everyday necessities.

ECRL Begins Trial Operations, Passenger Services Targeted To Begin On Dec 12

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) – The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) has commenced its trial operations, marking the final phase of operational readiness for commercial passenger services, which are targeted to begin on Dec 12, 2026.

Ringgit Expected To Trade With Slight Positive Bias Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade with a slight positive bias against the US dollar next week as investors assess the outlook for the United States interest rates.

CPO Futures End Lower, Benchmark Contract Breaks Below RM4,300 A Tonne

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, with the benchmark January 2027 contract breaking below RM4,300 per tonne.

ArrayPatch Raises 3.2 Mln Euros For Diabetes, Obesity Microneedle Patch

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Biotech company, ArrayPatch Ltd (ArrayPatch) has completed the second close of its seed financing round, securing an additional 1.6 million euros, bringing the total raised to 3.2 million euros, as it develops skin patches that deliver medicine through tiny dissolving needles. (1 Euro = RM4.54)

Maxis’ Net Profit For 3Q 2026 Rises To RM447 Mln From RM412 Mln Posted In The Same Quarter A Year Ago

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 rose to RM447 million from RM412 million registered in the same quarter a year ago.

Govt Grants Flexibility In REE Export Moratorium To Attract Investors

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The government has agreed to provide flexibility regarding the existing moratorium on the export of raw rare earth element (REE) materials through the Guidelines for the Conditional Export of Raw Rare Earth Elements in order to attract potential investors.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker CBOT Soybean Oil, High Stock Concerns

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today due to weaker soybean oil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

PKT, Daiso Malaysia To Strengthen Logistics Efficiency Through Collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- PKT Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd has entered into a strategic collaboration with Daiso Malaysia Group Sdn Bhd to improve logistics efficiency.

Evolving Cyber Threats Test Financial Resilience, Underscore Need For Local Talent

BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent following its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year today.