Ringgit opens slightly firmer against dollar amid global uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened marginally higher against the greenback on Friday, trading with a wider spread amid lingering uncertainty over global tariffs and weak US economic data,

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Fintech firm Bee Informatica plans to introduce syariah-compliant financing

PETALING JAYA: Fintech company Bee Informatica Sdn Bhd plans to expand its financial services by introducing syariah-compliant lending solutions, and to increase financial inclusion among Muslim entrepreneurs and

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Adopt digital-first mindset to remain competitive, Malaysian hotels advised

KUALA LUMPUR: As the nation gears up for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, domestic hotels must be proactive and have a unified digital strategy and identify robust payment platforms,

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Bank Pembangunan completes acquisition of Exim Bank and SME Bank

PETALING JAYA: Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB) today announced the successful acquisition of shares in Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bdhd (Exim Bank) and Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank

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AmCham: Malaysia receives sustained interest from US investors

KUALA LUMPUR: There is sustained interest coming from US companies looking to invest in Malaysia amid trade tensions between the United States and China. American Malaysian Chamber of

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iMotorbike kickstarts regional presence, with focus on safety, transparency and customer trust

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia-based online platform iMotorbike is expanding its regional presence, but it is doing so with a firm focus on safety, transparency and customer trust. Co-founder and

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Mihas 2025 targets global halal trade sales of RM4.5 billion

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia International Halal Showcase 2025 (Mihas 2025) – the 21st in the series – is targeting global trade sales of RM4.5 billion. Malaysia External Trade Development

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Maybank appoints Shafiq Abdul Jabbar as group CFO

KUALA LUMPUR: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has appointed Shafiq Abdul Jabbar as group chief financial officer (CFO), effective July 7, 2025. He succeeds former group CFO Khalijah Ismail.

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PIAM: General insurance industry remains on a steady growth path

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s general insurance (GI) industry remains on a steady growth path despite external uncertainties and inflationary costs, said the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM). In

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Pharmaniaga confident of exiting PN17, backed by resilient operations and forward strategies

KUALA LUMPUR: Pharmaniaga Bhd remains confident of exiting Practice Note 17 (PN17) status, supported by resilient business operations and recovery strategies that have underpinned its steady financial progress.

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