Islamic Capital Market Remains Substantial Contributor To Overall Capital Market

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Islamic Capital Market (ICM) continues to play a significant role, accounting for 63.04 per cent of the overall capital market.

Capital Market Rises To RM4.2 Trillion In 2024 On Strong Equity, Bond Markets - SC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Strong buying interest in the local bourse, followed by a slew of initial public offerings (IPOs) and growth in total outstanding for the bond and sukuk market has resulted in an increase in the size of the capital market by 9.7 per cent to RM4.2 trillion in 2024 from RM3.8 trillion in 2023.

Perseverance, Innovation, And Support: Key Drivers Of Business Success For Bizsmart Challenge Winners

By Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The winners of the Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd’s BizSmart Challenge Accelerator Edition have proven that perseverance, innovation, and the right support are crucial to overcoming business challenges and achieving sustainable success.

RegASK Leaders Honoured In 2025 ‘Pros To Know’ For Supply Chain Excellence

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- RegASK, a global regulatory intelligence company, has been recognised in the prestigious 2025 Pros to Know Award by Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

Solarvest In Good Position To Capitalise On Malaysia RE Sector Opportunities - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Solarvest Holdings Bhd is well positioned to capitalise on emerging opportunities in the Malaysia renewable energy (RE) sector by leveraging on its strong market share in solar energy.

Govt's Investment Injection In Sapura Energy 'A Beacon Of Hope' For Vendors

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The government’s RM1.1 billion investment in Sapura Energy Bhd (SEB) is a crucial lifeline for vendors grappling with severe cash flow challenges due to outstanding payments, amounting to approximately more than RM10 million, offering a much-needed boost to the local oil and gas ecosystem.

Malaysia Mission Calls On WTO To Play Crucial Role Amid Global Trade War

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the WTO has called on the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to play a crucial role and “show its ability and readiness” to address global trade challenges, such as “unilateral actions by certain countries that lead to (a) trade war.”

Maintenance Fees: The Hard Truth - JMBs And MCs Lack Expertise, Residents Neglect Responsibility

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

This is the conclusion of a three-part series on maintenance fee collection in strata properties. It examines enforcement challenges under the Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757), the role of JMBs and MCs and the responsibilities of owners and tenants. 

Maintenance Fees: A Snowball That Can Trigger An Avalanche

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The issue of unpaid maintenance fees is a snowballing crisis, that, if unaddressed, can escalate into a major threat to property value and living conditions.

Malaysian BNPL Transactions Surge To RM7.1 Bln In 2H 2024 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Local consumer 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) transactions surged in the second half (2H) of 2024, reaching RM7.1 billion, up from RM4.9 billion in the first half, said Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Kerjaya Prospek's Shares Lower In Early Trade Despite Contract Win

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd’s share price took a tumble in the early trading session today despite news that its wholly-owned subsidiary had secured a second contract win for the year.

Maintenance Fee Arrears: Should We Be Concerned?

By Abdul Hamid A. Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Unpaid maintenance fees in strata developments have reached worrying levels, with arrears estimated in the hundreds of millions — and potentially billions, if unaddressed.