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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The additional RM1 billion in micro-financing facilities, which brings the total allocation for 2026 to RM6 billion from RM5 billion, should be accompanied by simple application procedures, affordable financing terms, and faster approval and disbursement, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM).
LABUAN, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) has tightened regulatory requirements for digital money broking activities in the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) to strengthen market integrity and operational resilience.
KOTA BHARU, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The government is monitoring inflation movements due to developments in the West Asian crisis to ensure cost pressures from supply disruptions and rising commodity prices do not burden the people.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain well supported next week ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Sept 3, with the central bank widely expected to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to maintain a bullish bias next week, supported by firm fundamentals and expectations of tighter supply.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to close higher on Friday, supported by expectations of weaker output in the medium term amid concerns over the El Nino weather pattern.
IPOH, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- A Malaysia Digital (MD) status company, AIREI Sdn Bhd has launched its second artificial intelligence (AI)-based smart palm oil mill, this time with a significantly larger capacity of 60 tonnes per hour, up from 45 tonnes per hour at its first mill.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Sapient Intelligence has launched PRAXIST (Beta), an autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) research and development (R&D) system that takes on complex technical problems and independently tests and validates potential solutions.
From Abdul Hamid A Rahman
GUIYANG, China, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s push towards artificial intelligence (AI) should place human empowerment and dignity at its core as the country accelerates adoption of the technology across key sectors, particularly education and healthcare.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- ClearOpx has joined three industry bodies — Energy LEAP, the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA), and the Committee of Chief Risk Officers (CCRO) — to help advance operational standards and risk management practices across commodity markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Interactive Brokers, an automated global broker, has collaborated with Daol Investment & Securities to provide eligible Korean investors with cost-effective access to global equities via Daol's platform, supported by IBKR's advanced trading infrastructure.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with a bullish bias next week, supported by persistent weather concerns and Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel programme.
