Fuel Crisis Deepens, Unity Essential For Resilience

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The gravity of a crisis is rarely understood until it intrudes and profoundly affects our daily lives.

ADB’s Proposed US$30 Billion Facility Among Key Outcomes Of 13th AFMGM

PUTRAJAYA, April 11 (Bernama) -- The 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) welcomed a proposed US$30 billion (RM141 billion) facility by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for 2026–2030 to support the implementation of the Finance Sectoral Plan and ASEAN Community Vision 2045.

ADFIM Urges Customers Facing Strain To Engage DFIs For Support Amid Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The Association of Development Finance Institutions of Malaysia (ADFIM) is encouraging customers to contact their respective development financial institutions (DFIs) and entrepreneur development organisations (EDOs) to explore the support options available, reaffirming the institutions’ ongoing commitment to providing reassurance, partnership, and practical solutions during challenging times.

ICHAM Launches Open-Ended VCC Fund Focuses On Autocall Structured Products

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- ICHAM Pte Ltd (ICHAM), a regional multi-family office and asset manager, has launched a new open-ended Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC) fund focused on autocall structured products, available exclusively to accredited and institutional investors.

Sunsuria Increases Stake In KL City Gateway To 61 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Sunsuria Bhd has completed its acquisition of an additional 41.00 per cent equity interest in KL City Gateway Sdn Bhd (KLCG), increasing its shareholding from 20 per cent to 61 per cent.

CPO Futures Snap Three-day Losses To Close Higher On Bargain Buying

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped a three-day losing streak to close higher on Thursday, supported by bargain buying and a recovery in energy prices, a trader said.

Hong Seng Unit Enters Debt Settlement Deals Worth RM63.61 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Hong Seng Consolidated Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, AIMAX Capital Sdn Bhd, has entered into debt settlement agreements totalling RM63.61 million with four borrowers.

TERAJU Introduces New Fund To Accelerate Scaling Of Bumiputera Companies In Sabah

KOTA KINABALU, April 9 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) has introduced the Bumiputera Sabah and Sarawak Scale-Up Fund (BSSF) as a strategic driver to accelerate the growth and scaling of Bumiputera companies in Sabah.

Xora Appoints Eric Rosenblum As General Partner To Expand US Presence, AI Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Xora Innovation (Xora), an early-stage artificial intelligence (AI) and deep tech venture firm backed by Temasek, has appointed Eric Rosenblum as General Partner to strengthen its presence in the United States (US) and accelerate investments in AI infrastructure, Applied AI, and deep tech companies.

World Bank Raises Malaysia’s 2026 Growth Forecast To 4.4 Pct On Strong Domestic Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The World Bank Group has raised Malaysia’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.4 per cent from 4.1 per cent, citing resilient domestic demand, its lead economist for Malaysia, Apurva Sanghi, said.

RHB Bank Intensifies Support For SMEs To Strengthen Business Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd (RHB) is intensifying its support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through a comprehensive suite of financial assistance and sustainable financing solutions.

Islamic Banking Industry Remains Resilient Amid West Asia Uncertainties -- AIBIM

KUALA LUMPUR,  April 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Islamic banking industry remains resilient, supported by strong capital and liquidity positions, amid uncertainties in West Asia, said the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM).