Islamic Finance Demonstrates Potential To Provide Solutions To Inclusion, Climate Change - World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Islamic finance has demonstrated its potential to provide innovative solutions in addressing challenges related to inclusion and climate change, said the World Bank today,

Required Low-Carbon Investment For OIC Averages 1.4 Pct Of GDP -- BNM Deputy Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The investment required for the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries to pursue low-carbon strategies averages 1.4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) and rises to over 5.0 per cent for low-income members, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Deputy Governor Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid said today.

Brahim’s To Expand PIA Kitchen This Year, Eyes Rising Tourist Arrivals

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Brahim’s Dewina Group of Companies (Brahim’s) plans to expand its in-flight catering kitchen at Penang International Airport (PIA) this year to meet rising demand from Visit Malaysia 2026. 

ISF Group Eyes RM61.15 Mln From IPO To Fuel Business Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- End-to-end piping solutions provider ISF Group Bhd from Johor aims to raise RM61.15 million from its initial public offering (IPO) en route to its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on Jan 28, 2026.

PM Anwar Tells Emerging Economies To Forge New Alliances And Not Be Dictated By Big Powers

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on emerging economies to realise that their future is not necessarily tied to the dictates of the big powers, be it the United States or China, but rather their own ability to forge new and mutually beneficial economic alliances.

IHEC 2026 Eyes RM500 Mln In Halal Trade Opportunities, Engagements

BANGI, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The International Halal Economic Conference 2026 (IHEC 2026) is targeting trade and business engagements worth RM500 million.

Corporate Figure Syed Zainal Abidin Appointed New Chairman Of Perbadanan Wakaf Selangor 

SHAH ALAM, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Corporate figure Tan Sri Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir has been appointed as the new Chairman of Perbadanan Wakaf Selangor  (PWS), effective yesterday (Jan 1), with the consent of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.

BNM Reappoints One MPC External Member, Three Shariah Advisory Council Members

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia announced the reappointment of Nor Zahidi Alias as an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) for a three-year term, effective Jan 1, 2026.

Public Mutual Declares Over RM128 Mln In Distributions For Nine Funds

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Public Mutual, a wholly owned subsidiary of Public Bank, has declared distributions amounting to more than RM128 million for nine funds for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025.

Gold Holds Value, Serves As Household Economic Shield

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- For most Malaysian households, surging global gold prices are more than a tale of market speculation. They act as a financial safeguard, as the value of jewellery and accumulated gold holdings rises, easing household pressures and strengthening family resilience amid the rising cost of living.

Comprehensive Policy Needed To Uplift Labuan Economy, Says Academic

LABUAN, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive and forward-looking policy framework is needed to revitalise Labuan’s economy that will fully leverage its strategic location, federal territory status and established offshore financial ecosystem, said an academic.

RHB Enhances Multi-currency Debit Card For Seamless Overseas Transactions

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group plans to enhance its multi-currency debit card by adding two or three more foreign currencies by the second quarter of 2026, said its consumer finance head, Sien Vee Loc.