Softer Economy, Rate Cuts To Boost Preferred Securities In Utilities, Regional Banks - Manulife

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- A softer economic downturn and interest rate cuts could create favourable conditions for investing in preferred securities, particularly in electric utilities and regional banks, according to Manulife Investment Management (M) Bhd.

SC Unveils Regulatory Sandbox To Boost Tokenisation Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) will introduce a regulatory sandbox framework that provides a controlled environment for testing innovative products and services while ensuring investor protection.

Prai Power Plant: A Symbol Of Excellence And Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malakoff Corporation Bhd’s Prai Power Plant stands as a symbol of excellence and innovation in Malaysia’s energy sector.

GLICs Reiterate Commitment To Support MADANI Economy Framework

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s government-linked investment companies (GLICs) reiterated their joint commitment to support the MADANI Economy framework through targeted capital deployment in high-growth, high-value sectors.

BUSINESSNEXT-MongoDB Collaboration Powering Autonomous Operations In Financial Services

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- BUSINESSNEXT, a global leader in composable enterprise solutions for financial services, has partnered with New York-based MongoDB to accelerate autonomous operations powered with specialised predictive and generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) for banking and insurance.

Global Internal Audit Standards Adoption Set To Strengthen Malaysia’s Competitive Edge

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The adoption of the refreshed Global Internal Audit Standards, set to take effect on Jan 9, 2025, is poised to bolster Malaysia’s competitiveness, according to the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia (IIA Malaysia). 

Govt Pledges To Elevate Governance With Digitalisation, Risk-based Auditing Initiatives -- Lim Hui Ying

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to raising the bar for governance standards with the National Audit Department embarking on transformative projects that underscore the importance of digitalisation, risk-based auditing, and collaborative governance.

Govt Steps Up Efforts To Eradicate Hardcore Poverty In Line With Economic Growth - Rafizi

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 30 (Bernama) – The government is committed to intensifying efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty in line with the nation’s healthy economic performance, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

LTAT's Reinvestment Strategy To Unlock Growth, Support Retirement Commitments – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) — The sale and purchase agreement (SPA) signed by the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) is set to align with its long-term reinvestment strategy, focusing on enhancing returns and ensuring sustainable financial growth, said economist Prof Dr Geoffrey Williams.

BNM Seeks Feedback On Three-year Roadmap For Full Transition To MYOR/MYOR-i 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is seeking feedback on a proposed three-year roadmap for the full transition to Malaysia Overnight Rate (MYOR) and Malaysia Islamic Overnight Rate (MYOR-i) alongside the cessation of the Kuala Lumpur Interbank Offered Rate (KLIBOR).

Ringgit Among Top Global Currencies, Soars To 4.12 Vs Greenback

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit soared to 4.12 against the US dollar on Friday, emerging as one of the top-performing currencies globally.

Energy Counters Drag Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Break As Oil Price Falls

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia fell deeper into the red at the midday break as a big drop in crude oil prices likely weighed on energy counters, said an analyst.