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By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, driven by bargain-hunting activity despite expectations of further US interest rate hikes.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) – Data supporting Malaysia’s new MediAsas Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) pricing framework reveals that third-party payers covered RM3.9 billion in hospital billings, while patients paid RM932 million out of pocket.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended flat on Friday amid concerns over rising US Treasury yields and escalation in West Asia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Singapore-headquartered CorefloX, a liquid cooling products and solutions specialist, has commenced operations at its new manufacturing facility in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, further expanding the company’s global manufacturing footprint.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects Malaysian Government Securities (MGS) yields to remain broadly stable and range-bound ahead of key economic data releases next week, while easing geopolitical tensions could support market sentiment.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd (OCBC Bank) expects a modest “fiscal slippage” of 0.1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026 for Malaysia, with its fiscal deficit forecast for the country at 3.6 per cent of GDP versus the budgeted 3.5 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good), and the Vietnam National Scale Rating of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of BIDV Insurance Joint Stock Corporation (BIC).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- i2i Logic has announced the launch of Banker Fred, its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered teammate for bankers across wholesale banking.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained slightly lower at midday as profit-taking emerged in selected heavyweight counters, led by industrial products, banking and telecommunications stocks, in line with the mixed regional and global market trends.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd’s shares rose in early trade on Friday after the property developer posted a higher net profit of RM112.16 million on revenue of RM971.53 million for the third quarter ended July 31, 2026 (3Q 2026).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday as bargain hunting continued following recent losses, despite elevated US Treasury yields and oil prices.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and most major currencies on Friday, amid mixed movements in global foreign exchange markets.
