Ringgit Closes Higher Vs US Dollar Ahead of BNM OPR Decision

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged up against the US dollar and other ASEAN currencies at Wednesday’s closing ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) decision tomorrow.

Malaysia’s Global Sukuk Attracts US$9.5 Bln Demand, Reflecting Investor Confidence

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The issuance of Malaysia's US$1.5 billion Global Sukuk at the end of July 2026 received subscription demand exceeding US$9.5 billion, reflecting the continued confidence of international investors in the country's economic prospects and credit position.

LHDN Audits 408,726 Cases, Discovers RM7.7 Bln In Additional Assessments

CYBERJAYA, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) has audited and investigated a total of 408,726 cases throughout this year, resulting in additional tax assessments amounting to about RM7.7 billion.

Juwai IQI Expects BNM To Maintain OPR

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to leave the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at November’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting this Thursday, said Juwai IQI. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar For 10th Consecutive Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the 10th consecutive trading day on Friday, reflecting sustained positive sentiment towards the local currency at the start of trading.

MyEG Hit With RM353.13 Mln Additional Income Tax Assessment By IRB, Civil Suit By Government 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Zetrix AI Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary, My EG Sdn Bhd, received an additional income tax assessment from the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) totalling RM353.13 million on Wednesday.

State Sales Tax, Logistics Costs The Main Factors In FFB Purchase Price Differences Between Sabah And Peninsula

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) — The imposition of State Sales Tax (SST) as well as logistics and transportation costs are the main factors behind the difference in the purchase price of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) between Sabah and the peninsula, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii.

SIC To Review MotoGP Ticket Prices, Track Rental Charges To Boost Revenue -- CEO

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

SEPANG, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is eyeing a review of MotoGP ticket prices and track rental charges to boost revenue, cover rising operating costs and help fund its share of the championship’s hosting rights fees.

SmartKargo Launches Four AI Apps For Airline Cargo Operations 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Cloud-based logistics platform SmartKargo has launched four artificial intelligence (AI) applications for airlines, designed to help increase revenue, cut costs and reduce risk in their cargo operations.

LPI Capital 3Q Net Profit Eases To RM96.82 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- LPI Capital Bhd’s net profit fell 15.7 per cent to RM96.82 million in the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2026, from RM114.83 million a year earlier, due to lower profit from its investment holding segment.