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KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – Malaysia saw a significant rise in sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) sukuk issuances last year, reaching RM11.9 billion — an almost ninefold increase since its introduction in 2017— thanks to a supportive regulatory framework.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Co-Investment Fund (MyCIF)’s total funds raised through equity crowdfunding (ECF) and peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms grew to RM2.6 billion in 2024 from RM2.2 billion in 2023.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), in partnership with software developer Nazsoft Tech Sdn Bhd, has launched MADANI Digital Trade (MDT), an integrated virtual showcase to strengthen Malaysian exporters’ access to global markets.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong-listed Unity Group Holdings International Ltd is targeting a 25-million tonnes reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Malaysia through its sustainability projects.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Majority of Malaysian banks have environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) ratings that surpass average benchmarks, aligning well with international standards and rivaling those of Singapore banks, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Denodo, a leader in data management, announced the winner of the latest Denodo University Challenge, Data for Social Change: Improve Life Expectancy.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Rakyat received two international recognitions for its continued commitment to supporting communities and driving financial inclusion and environmental sustainability through its Community Outreach activities.
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GEORGE TOWN, March 3 (Bernama) -- The Penang Development Corporation (PDC) has partnered with SP Setia Bhd to develop an industrial park in Bandar Setia Fontaines, Bertam near here with a gross development value (GDV) of RM1.2 billion to RM1.6 billion.
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PUTRAJAYA, 1 Mac (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic resilience and progress depend on inclusive financing access, something that is easily overlooked by those working in the formal sector, according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysian firms face hurdles in meeting environmental, sustainable and governance (ESG) standards due to capability, capacity, and investment challenges, an expert said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The allocation for the Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme under the Syarikat Jaminan Kredit Perumahan Bhd (SJKP) will be increased by RM10 billion this year, benefitting more than 20,000 borrowers.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB) has signed an RM18.5 million Tawarruq Financing Facility agreement with Firma Atasan Sdn Bhd to support the first phase of the Juru Hills Affordable Housing Project in Penang.