AIM Committed To Providing Shariah-compliant Financial Facilities

By Azli Shafii

TANAH MERAH, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) is committed to expanding its Ikhtiar Ar-Rahnu service nationwide to provide takaful-protected, Shariah-compliant micro-financing facilities.

ACCCIM Calls For Targeted Tax Measures In Budget 2026 To Boost SME Productivity, Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) has called for targeted tax measures in Budget 2026, including corporate income tax rebates for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and a higher chargeable income threshold of RM1 million for the SME preferential 15 per cent rate.

PM Anwar Invites Geely To Increase Investment For AHTV Development

TANJONG MALIM, 4 Sept (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has invited Chinese automotive giant Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co Ltd (Geely) to increase its investment in a bid to develop the Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) here. 

BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct, Sees Continued Expansion In Global Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

Budget 2026 Will Strengthen Housing Reform, Expand Access To Affordable Housing -- Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- As preparations for the upcoming Budget 2026 to be unveiled in October are underway, the government will also examine support mechanisms to strengthen housing reform, with a particular focus on expanding access to affordable housing, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Govt Sees Senior Citizen Workforce As Key To Economic, Social Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The government considers the involvement of senior citizens in the labour market as not only socially significant but also beneficial to the national economy, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. 

AM Best Affirms Strong Credit Ratings For Bermuda's INPEX Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) for Bermuda’s INPEX Insurance Ltd (IIL), with a stable outlook.

Malaysia's Success In Lifting Millions From Poverty Often Overlooked -- World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s success in lifting millions out of poverty, without creating permanent slums, is often overlooked.

Income From Crypto Activities Subject To Income Tax Act 1967 -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Income derived from digital cryptocurrency activities such as trading, mining, and exchange in Malaysia is subject to income tax under Section 4 of the Income Tax Act 1967 because digital currencies are classified as commodities that can be considered business income.

RHB Bank Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM803.50 Mln In 2Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM803.50 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025), up 11.2 per cent from RM722.31 million in the same quarter a year ago.

Thailand’s Allianz Ayudhya General Insurance Ratings Affirmed Excellent - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Thailand’s Allianz Ayudhya General Insurance Public Company Limited (AAGI).

Guangxi's Sweet Success: Growth, Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Situated in southern China, the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has leveraged its unique geographical location and climate to become the nation’s top hub for sugarcane cultivation and sugar production.