Axiata Returns To Black With RM976.67 Mln Net Profit In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) made a significant turnaround, reaching RM976.67 million from a net loss of RM797.41 million in the same quarter a year ago.

Blackstone, Santander Finalise US$1 Bln Infrastructure Loan Portfolio Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Blackstone and Santander Corporate & Investment Banking have reached an agreement under which funds managed by Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) will acquire interests in a US$1 billion portfolio of high-quality infrastructure loans from Santander. (US$1=RM4.45)

Malaysia, Russia To Strengthen Ties, Focusing On Digitalisation, Energy, Trade Opportunities Via ASEAN, BRICS

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies are encouraged to explore the vast opportunities offered by Russian businesses, particularly in digitalisation and information technology (IT), said Roscongress Foundation.

Targeted Diesel Subsidy Rationalisation Not Main Driver Of Rising Manufacturing Costs - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has emphasised that the targeted rationalisation of diesel subsidies starting in June 2024 is not the main cause of the rise in costs of goods in the manufacturing sector, which led to the decline in the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in July 2024.

Finance Ministry Registers MISB, OFS As New Credit Reporting Agencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has decided to register MYDATA Informatica Sdn Bhd (MISB) and One Future Solutions Sdn Bhd (OFS) as new credit reporting agencies (CRAs) under Section 14 of the Credit Reporting Agencies Act 2010 [Act 710].

MBSB Posts Higher 3Q Net Profit Of RM122.08 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- MBSB Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM122.08 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024), compared to RM32.84 million in the same period last year.

TM's 3Q Net Profit Declines To RM465.03 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) recorded a decline in its net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q FY2024) to RM465.03 million from RM538.19 million in the same quarter in 2023. 

PM Anwar's Visit To South Korea Yields RM32.8 Bln In Potential Investments

From Mohd Shukri Ishak

SEOUL, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s three-day working visit to South Korea, which ends today, has generated potential investments worth RM32.8 billion for Malaysia.

SMEs Need To Swiftly Integrate ESG Practices Into Business Operations -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) need to swiftly integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices into their business operations to maintain their competitiveness in the market and ensure long-term sustainable advantages, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

PM Anwar’s Mission To Boost ASEAN Trade And Investment As Chair Of ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s mission is to enhance ASEAN trade and investment, which he believes are currently insufficient, as Malaysia prepares to assume the ASEAN chairmanship in 2025.

Termination Of DNB-TM SSA Won’t Affect 5G Access For TM Customers - Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The termination of the share subscription agreement (SSA) between Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) and Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) will not jeopardise 5G access for the latter’s customers, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

EMGA Secures US$210 Mln Financing For Brazil’s BTG Pactual 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Emerging Markets Global Advisory Limited (EMGA) has secured US$210 million debt finance for their long-standing Brazil based client, BTG Pactual (BTG). (US$1=RM4.45)