Bank Rakyat Names Ahmad Shahril CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Rakyat has appointed Ahmad Shahril Mohd Shariff as chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 9, 2025.

SAS Aims To Replicate Regional AI Successes To Boost Malaysia's Banking Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Global analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) firm SAS Institute Inc seeks to replicate successful risk and compliance strategies from other regional markets to help boost Malaysia’s banking and financial services industry.

Pernas Appoints Nor Azam As New Chief Executive Officer

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Nasional Bhd (Pernas) has appointed Datuk Nor Azam M. Taib as its new chief executive officer (CEO) effective today.

MYEG Partners Beitou It Innovation To Set Up Flagship China-ASEAN AI Lab

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- MY E.G. Services Bhd (MYEG) has signed an agreement with Guangxi-based Beitou IT Innovation Technology Investment Group Co Ltd to set up the Malaysia-China Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation and Cooperation Centre as the Flagship China-ASEAN AI Lab.

ASEAN Stands Ready To Respond To Market Volatility From Tariffs Tension - AFMGM Statement

By Siti Baaqiah Mamat

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The imposition of United States’ (US) tariffs and the potential for retaliatory measures could lead to heightened volatility in capital flows and exchange rates, according to a joint statement of the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM).

Labuan Poised To Become Southeast Asia’s Next Tuna Port 

LABUAN, April 10 (Bernama) -- Labuan is emerging as a strong contender to become a major tuna port hub for Southeast Asia, thanks to its strategic location, deep-water harbour and the presence of key government agencies that support fisheries and export operations. 

Bank Negara Malaysia And Bank Of Thailand Strengthen Partnership To Enhance Cyber Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Bank of Thailand (BOT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen joint efforts in cybersecurity and digital fraud protection.

PM Anwar Expected To Deliver Consensus Statement For ASEAN To Galvanise Inherent Strength To Achieve Economic Independence, Ward Off Global Risks  

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) today is paramount for getting a buy-in from ministers for regional consensus to deal with crippling American tariffs.

Equity, Financial Markets Capable Of Navigating Heightened Tariff-led Volatility -- Amir Hamzah

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysian equity and financial markets are capable of navigating the heightened tariff-led volatility, driven by strong institutional support during the period and ample liquidity, said  Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

BNM: Export-oriented ASEAN SMEs Stand To Lose US$237.5 Bln In Revenue Without Sustainable Practices

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Export-oriented small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which account for 99 per cent of the ASEAN business ecosystem, stand to lose US$237.5 billion (US$1 = RM4.49) in potential revenue if they fail to transition to greener and sustainable practices.

Malaysia, Cambodia Launch Second Phase Of Cross-border QR Payment

By Muhammad Faiz Baharin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the National Bank of Cambodia have launched the second phase of Cross-Border QR Payment, which will enable consumers and merchants in both countries to make and receive instant payments from participating financial institutions.

Cross-border Payments Key To Inclusive ASEAN Growth, Innovation -- National Bank Of Cambodia Governor

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The National Bank of Cambodia’s (NBC) participation in the ASEAN economic payment connectivity initiative aimed to foster regional economic growth and establish a more interconnected payment system within the region, said its governor, Dr Chea Serey.