Anwar To Meet Modi, Industry Captains Today

From Sarawathi Muniappan

NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to have three bilateral meetings today on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit here.

Higher Healthcare Utilisation Adds To Medical Claims Inflation -- LIAM

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Rising healthcare utilisation is emerging as a key contributor to Malaysia’s medical claims inflation, highlighting the need for greater efficiency, transparency and collaboration across the healthcare ecosystem to keep medical protection affordable and sustainable, according to the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM).

RegASK Opens 2027 Regulatory Affairs And Compliance Survey

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- RegASK, an artificial intelligence (AI)-native regulatory platform for life sciences and consumer products companies, has opened its 2027 State of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Survey, which examines regulatory risks, priorities and resources facing organisations across regulated industries.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Lower Against Greenback On Stronger US Economic Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Friday, weighed by stronger-than-expected US economic data which supported the greenback.

Bermaz Auto 1Q Net Profit Rises To RM40.51 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Bermaz Auto Bhd's net profit increased to RM40.51 million in the first quarter ended July 31, 2026, from RM8.27 million in the same quarter last year, supported by higher domestic sales volume for its Mazda models.

Malaysia’s Premium Crude Shields Economy From Oil Price Swings - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysian crude grades continued to command significantly higher premiums over Dated Brent, a benchmark for physical crude oil prices, indicating that the country was able to partially cushion the impact of lower outright oil prices on revenues.

Ringgit Firmer Against US Dollar Ahead Of US CPI Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar on Thursday despite elevated crude oil prices and expectations of a possible US interest rate hike, as investors looked ahead to the release of US consumer price index (CPI) data on Friday.

Mastercard Launches Wallet Pay To Expand Digital Payments Worldwide 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Mastercard has launched Wallet Pay, a global portfolio of solutions designed to expand interoperability and innovation for digital wallets across contactless, QR code and online payments.

Chinese Exports To Latin America Reach Nearly US$300 Bln - Euromonitor International

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Chinese brands are rapidly deepening their footprint in Latin America’s consumer market, with exports from China to the region reaching nearly US$300 billion in 2025, a seven per cent year-on-year increase, according to market intelligence company Euromonitor International. (US$1 = RM4.06)

YPU Provides Digital Business Hub To Help Entrepreneurs Strengthen Market Presence

KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Yayasan Pembangunan Usahawan (YPU) Terengganu has taken the initiative to provide the Terengganu Digital Business Hub to strengthen the capabilities of and expand the digital marketing of local entrepreneurs.

Malaysia To Deepen China Market Presence At CAEXPO 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is set to strengthen its trade presence in China through the participation of 67 Malaysian companies at the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) 2026, as it seeks to tap growing trade opportunities and expand market access for exporters.

Ringgit Holds Steady Against US Dollar At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) --The ringgit held steady against the US dollar at Thursday’s opening as investors awaited the release of US consumer price index (CPI) data on Friday.