Budget 2026 Must Balance Fiscal Discipline And Sustainable Growth To Ensure Banking Sector Resilience

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 must strike the right balance between fiscal consolidation and growth-supportive measures to ensure resilience in the banking sector and the broader economy, said RHB Banking Group.

UOB Malaysia Prices RM455 Mln ASEAN Green Sri Sukuk Musharakah For ECRB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama)-- UOB Malaysia has successfully priced a RM455 million Islamic medium-term notes under Tranche 7 of EXSIM Capital Resources Bhd’s (ECRB) RM2 billion Sukuk Musharakah Programme, structured as an ASEAN Green SRI Sukuk Musharakah.

BNM Launches National Financial Literacy Strategy 2026-2030 To Drive Inclusion, Digitalisation, Accountability

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The National Strategy for Financial Literacy 2026-2030 (NS2.0) has been designed with a broader vision and stronger commitment, anchored on three complementary priorities: inclusion, digitalisation, and monitoring.

Ringgit, Emerging Currencies Poised To Gain As Greenback Weakens Amid US Shutdown

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Emerging market currencies, including the ringgit, are expected to benefit from a possible further weakening of the greenback amid economic uncertainty stemming from the US government shutdown.

MBSB IB Joint Lead Arranger In RM4.8 Bln Financing To Drive Weststar’s Aviation Expansion

SUBANG, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The Weststar Group and MBSB Bank Bhd (MBSB) have formalised a strategic collaboration through a RM1.3 billion Islamic financing facility, which will drive Weststar’s aviation expansion. 

Malaysia's New NS2.0 To Take Sharper Approach Addressing Current Realities, Preparing Future Needs -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's new National Strategy for Financial Literacy (NS2.0) will take a sharper, more inclusive and action-oriented approach to address today’s realities while preparing for future needs.

RHB Bank Proposes RM5 Bln Multi-currency CP, Sukuk Programmes

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has proposed a multi-currency Commercial Papers Programme (CP Programme) and a multi-currency Islamic Commercial Papers Programme (Sukuk Murabahah Programme) with a combined limit of up to RM5 billion.

Personal Loan Applicants Exceeding RM100,000 To Attend Financial Education Module - BNM

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Consumers applying for personal financing with amounts exceeding RM100,000 will need to attend and complete a financial education module, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today.

Malaysia's Capital Market At RM4.2 Trillion, 62 Pct Islamic -- SC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's capital market currently stands at RM4.2 trillion, with Islamic instruments making up around 62 per cent, said the Securities Commission (SC).

Labuan IBFC Makes Global Financial Index Debut, Drives Islamic Digital Innovation

LABUAN, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) achieved a milestone with its maiden inclusion in the Global Financial Centre Index (GFCI), cementing its reputation as a growing international financial hub.

Finance Minister II Briefed On Labuan IBFC’s Strategic Development

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan today received a detailed briefing from the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) on the progress, achievements and future direction of the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC).

Russia Seeks Halal Meat, Dairy Export Boost To Malaysia

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Russia is seeking to increase exports of halal-certified meat and dairy products to Malaysia this year as part of its strategy to deepen bilateral trade, particularly in the food and agriculture sectors.