CIMB Niaga’s Nine-Month Profit Falls 14.7% on Margin and Provision Pressure
CIMB Niaga’s profit declined as margin compression and higher provisions offset loan growth and a stable deposit base.
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Malaysia Steps Up KLIA Screening Amid Drug-Mule Smuggling Cases
Malaysia’s planned inspections follow dozens of recorded drug-mule cases at KLIA, raising questions about implementation and airport operations.
Apple Prices 14-Inch MacBook Pro with M6 from RM8,299 in Malaysia
Apple’s new 14-inch MacBook Pro brings M6 processing and on-device AI features to Malaysia, with prices beginning at RM8,299.
Malaysia Reports 56,304 Online Content Removals After MCMC Requests
Malaysia’s content-removal figures show the scale of platform requests, but removal, investigation and prosecution remain distinct stages of enforcement.
AI-Driven US Capital Flows Put the Dollar’s Safe-Haven Role Under Scrutiny
Record foreign demand for US equities, hyperscaler bonds and power infrastructure could alter the dollar’s response if AI-related risks spread to credit and growth.
Federal Court Allows Najib to Attend RM1.9 Million Suit Leave Hearing
The Federal Court has ordered Najib Razak’s attendance at a November hearing on leave to appeal. The civil suit remains struck out unless leave is granted.
Mastercard Max Brings Conversational AI to Card Benefits
Mastercard Max brings conversational AI into issuer channels to help cardholders find relevant benefits, while Citi explores opportunities in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Malaysia Freezes RM409 Million in Op Viking Probe as Police Continue Investigation
Malaysia’s home minister says police have frozen or seized RM409.21 million in assets in Op Viking, while the investigation remains ongoing.
China Permits Volkswagen and XPeng Autonomous Driving Tests in Two Cities
Volkswagen and XPeng have secured separate permits for Level 3 road tests and Level 4 robotaxi demonstrations in China, with commercial deployment still limited.
Malaysia’s US Exports Rise 69.1% as Semiconductor Demand Lifts Trade
Malaysia’s US exports climbed 69.1% in the first nine months of 2026, driven by electronics and semiconductor demand, while several other industries recorded declines.