BNM Boosts Transparency, Requires Banks To Issue Written Notices To Accounts Closed Under AMLA -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has strengthened transparency in the handling of appeals of closed bank accounts by requiring financial institutions to issue written notices to affected account holders, said the Finance Ministry.

IILM’s Short-term Sukuk Portfolio Hits Record US$6.05 Billion

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) announced that its outstanding short-term Sukuk portfolio has reached a record high of US$6.05 billion (US$1=RM4.2).

Appian, IFC Launch US$1 Bln Mining Fund For Emerging Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Appian Capital Advisory Limited (Appian), the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private capital funds, has launched a critical minerals, metals and mining fund for emerging markets in partnership with International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group.

MoneyHero Attracts 3,800 At Personal Finance Festival In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- MoneyHero Limited, a personal finance aggregation and comparison platform, has successfully concluded the Seedly x SingSaver Personal Finance Festival (PFF) 2025, which drew more than 3,800 participants at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore.

APF Canada Plants Flag In Indo-Pacific With New Singapore Office

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) has officially opened its Asia Regional Office in Singapore, located in the Manulife Tower at 8 Cross Street in the city’s Central Business District.

Govt Will Not Interfere In Commercial Decisions - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that he will not interfere in commercial decisions to uphold market integrity, underscoring his administration’s commitment to maintaining transparency and professionalism in Malaysia’s corporate and economic landscape.

Foreign Investors End Two-week Buying Streak, Pull US$1.71 Bln From Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors turned net sellers, ending their two-week consecutive streak of net buying activity across Asian markets last week, recording US$1.71 billion of net foreign outflows. 

Nuclear Power An Option To Strengthen ASEAN’s Energy Security - Fadillah

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said nuclear power, especially new technologies like small modular reactors, is being considered as a potential option to strengthen energy security and support ASEAN’s shift towards a low-carbon energy future.

Gradiant Secures US$50 Mln Credit Facility From HSBC To Expand Global Water Solutions 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Gradiant, a global provider of advanced water and wastewater solutions, has secured a US$50 million corporate credit facility from HSBC, bringing its total credit lines to over US$100 million. (US$1=RM4.21)

IILM Upsizes Sukuk Programme To US$8.5 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) today announced the upsizing of its sukuk programme from US$6 billion to US$8.5 billion (US$1=RM4.22). 

Anwar Commends ASEAN’s Efforts To Attract Major Institutions For APG

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim lauded ASEAN’s efforts to draw the interest of major institutions to ensure the success of the ASEAN Power Grid Financing Initiative (APGF).

KWAP Unveils RM2 Bln Dana Iklim+ To Accelerate Nation’s Net Zero Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) — Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) has unveiled a climate-focused investment fund, Dana Iklim+, with a target deployment of RM2 billion to accelerate Malaysia’s transition towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy.