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.

Han’s Laser Leads International Safety Standard For Laser Processing Equipment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Han’s Laser Smart Equipment Group Co Ltd announced that it led the development of ISO 11553-2:2026, the first international safety standard for complete laser processing equipment for hand-held or hand-operated machines developed under the ISO/IEC framework.

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.

MIDA To Hold East Coast Region Investment Seminar 2026 On Sept 8

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) will be organising the East Coast Region Investment Seminar 2026 on Sept 8, focusing on the role of local companies in shaping a more inclusive and competitive East Coast industrial ecosystem.

Budget 2027 Should Strengthen Port, Transport Links To Improve Supply Chains -- Operators

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Port operators hope stronger connectivity between ports and major transport infrastructure will be prioritised in the upcoming Budget 2027 to improve supply chains and ensure Malaysia's logistics ecosystem keeps pace with growing trade and investment.

Hope For Budget 2027 To Further Strengthen Agri-Commodities Sector – Noraini

SERDANG, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK) hopes Budget 2027 will continue to focus on strengthening the agribased-commodities sector, particularly by increasing smallholders’ incomes and raising the industry’s competitiveness.

Peregrine Cold Logistics Enters Indonesia With Joint Venture 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Peregrine Cold Logistics (Peregrine), Asia’s unified cold storage and logistics platform, has entered Indonesia through a joint venture with Indonesian real estate developer Sinar Primera to acquire and develop tier-one cold storage assets across the country.

PNB Merdeka Ventures Eyes More Global Brands From India, China And West Asia - CEO

By M.Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd is stepping up efforts to attract more global brands from India, China and West Asia to its flagship Menara Merdeka Maybank, chief executive officer Datuk Izwan Hasli Mohd Ibrahim said, citing the building’s strong commercial value.

China's Guizhou Builds Integrated AI Value Chain, Eyes Southeast Asian Markets

From Abdul Hamid A Rahman

GUIYANG, CHINA, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- A roughly 40-minute drive from Guiyang to the Gui’an New Area reveals a concentration of technology companies and digital infrastructure that may feel somewhat familiar to a Malaysian visitor, as it bears some resemblance to Cyberjaya.

Petronas' Upstream Capex To Recover In FY2027 Amid Rising Energy Security Investments -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) upstream capital expenditure (capex) will recover in the financial year ending Dec 31, 2027, alongside rising energy security investments across the region, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) today.

Malaysian Manufacturing Sector Posts Slight Improvements In August -- PMI Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) posted above the neutral mark of 50.0 that separates growth from contraction for a third straight month in August.

Local Institutions Extend Buying Streak To Five Weeks With RM200.5 Mln Inflow -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their net buying streak on Bursa Malaysia to five consecutive weeks, recording net inflows of RM200.5 million last week, MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) said.