| LATEST NEWS | The RM5 billion microfinancing facility announced today is separate from the RM5 billion Special SME Assistance Facility by BNM as well as the RM5 billion under the SJPP - MoF | The MADANI Government is providing micro-financing facilities totalling over RM5 billion in 2026, expected to benefit over 400,000 micro-entrepreneurs, with loans of up to RM100,000 - MoF | At 6 pm, the ringgit depreciated to 3.9300/9330 against the greenback from 3.9285/9325 at Wednesday’s close. | |
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- GenNx360 Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, has agreed to sell its portfolio company, Precision Aviation Group (PAG), to VSE Corporation (VSE) in a transaction valued at approximately US$2.025 billion in cash and equity. (US$1 = RM3.93)
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended sharply higher on Wednesday, reaching a new high for 2026, supported by the persistent concerns over tight natural rubber supply across major producing countries and a decline in local rubber production, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Nikkiso CE&IG) has signed a five-year service agreement with Maran Tankers Management Inc to provide global aftermarket support for the company’s high-pressure pump systems, expanding Nikkiso CE&IG’s footprint in the marine sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong and New Zealand ranked among the world’s 10 least complex jurisdictions for doing business, supported by stable regulatory environments and strong digital infrastructure, according to TMF Group’s latest Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI).
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Tuesday, in tandem with regional rubber futures and the gains in crude oil prices, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has reprimanded and imposed a fine of RM59,000 on Nurendran a/l Parathan, for engaging in manipulative trading activities in the securities of numerous counters.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Permaju Industries Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary Capital Intertrade Sdn Bhd (CISB) is ceasing its Ford dealership operations, having served a notice of company closure and surrender of operations to Sime Darby Auto ConneXion Sdn Bhd (Sime Darby Auto).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA) has completed its first transaction for EVF General Finance Joint Stock Company (EVF) in Vietnam by securing US$25 million from the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID). (US$1 = RM3.91)
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, weighed down by regional rubber futures despite firmer crude oil prices, a trader said.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- MR D.I.Y. Group (M) Bhd has raised a total RM540 million via the inaugural issuance under its RM5.0 billion Sukuk Wakalah Programmes, with the Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) tranche oversubscribed by 5.6 times.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The rubber market closed higher on Friday, supported by firmer benchmark crude oil prices and concerns over supply shortages due to wet weather disruptions in major producing countries, a dealer said.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against most major currencies but eased versus the US dollar as investors remained cautious following renewed escalation in the West Asia conflict, which dimmed hopes for a peace deal between the United States and Iran.
