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KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more embedded in finance, the future of the industry will need to combine human judgment with machine intelligence, guided by ethical leadership, accountability and a culture of responsible innovation.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent through 2026 on contained inflation and resilient domestic growth, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to ensure there are secure and sufficient levels of petroleum from July 2026 to December 2026, according to the Economy Ministry.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, supported by resilient external sector performance, moderate domestic demand and manageable inflationary risks, said economists.
SERENDAH, July 7 (Bernama) -- The government is revamping the New Customised Incentive Mechanism (NCM) for the automotive industry, intending to implement it next year after completing consultations with the relevant ministries, agencies, and industry players.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) international reserves stood at US$132.6 billion as at June 30, 2026, more than the US$130.5 billion recorded as at June 15, 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Aztiq, an investment company, has promoted David Olafsson, Danny Major and Eunsun Choi to Partner, recognising their significant contributions to the company's growth, investment activities and long-term value creation across the healthcare ecosystem.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Jensen Hughes has acquired Singapore-based HiLT Pte Ltd (HiLT), strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and expanding its fire protection engineering capabilities across key sectors.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- AIA Malaysia is strengthening its presence in the high-net-worth (HNW) segment through AIA Infinite, which supports wealth preservation, legacy planning and multi-generational financial continuity as clients navigate an increasingly complex and globalised financial environment.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow 4.7 per cent in 2026, with a modest upside bias, supported by stronger-than-expected export performance, resilient domestic demand and easing external risks, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- AscentHR, a human resources (HR) technology, payroll, compliance, and workforce solutions provider, has acquired OS HRS to expand its regional payroll capabilities across countries, enhancing support for multinational enterprises across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and the Middle East.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Digital financial management could become an important enabler of Malaysia’s food security agenda by strengthening the financial resilience of paddy farmers, supporting productivity improvements and ensuring more sustainable domestic rice production.
