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Ringgit opens near five-year high vs US$ after Bank Negara holds OPR
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened near a five-year high against the US dollar on Friday after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) […]
Asia stocks edge up ahead of Bank of Japan rate decision
SINGAPORE: Stocks made tepid gains in early Asian trading on Friday ahead of the Bank of Japan’s latest policy meeting, at which it is widely expected to keep rates on […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 23 January, 2026 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Surging memory chip prices dim outlook for consumer electronics makers
GLOBAL demand for smartphones, personal computers and gaming consoles is expected to shrink this year as companies from Britain’s Raspberry Pi to HP Inc raise sticker prices to offset surging […]
Wall St ends higher, buoyed by tariff relief, upbeat data
Wall Street’s main indices finished higher on Thursday, the second straight day of gains, as investors bought shares after US President Donald Trump rescinded tariff threats on European allies while data highlighted […]
MyDigital ID Phase 2 sandbox involves 18 banks
KUALA LUMPUR: Eighteen banking institutions have confirmed participation in the Phase 2 Sandbox for the phased, orderly integration of MyDigital ID into the financial sector, in line with international best […]
Indonesia sets target for garlic sufficiency by end of decade
The government aims to make Indonesia self-sufficient in garlic before the end of the decade, stepping up efforts to reduce import dependence. Read full story Date: 23 January, 2026 7:00 […]
Growth forecast to cool in 2026
The economy may be heading into a slower growth phase this year, but AmBank Group chief economist Firdaos Rosli says the moderation reflects a “normalisation” after last year’s front-loading boost […]
BoK becomes first central bank to use in-house AI
The Bank of Korea (BoK) and Internet giant Naver have unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI) model built exclusively for the central bank, marking what officials describe as the first deployment […]
‘BI to remain professional with strong governance’
Bank Indonesia (BI) governor Perry Warjiyo has promised that the central bank will maintain a high degree of professionalism, as the central bank’s independence is under scrutiny in the wake […]