Malaysia Sharpens Its Focus On Becoming Regional Aerospace And Shipbuilding Hub

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is sharpening its focus on becoming a regional aerospace and shipbuilding hub, banking on high value investment, technical capability and geostrategic positioning to elevate its industrial profile over the next decade.

Fitch Keeps 'Neutral' Outlook On Malaysia's Banking Sector, Revises Outlooks For Some Asian Countries

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Fitch Ratings has maintained its “neutral” outlook on Malaysia’s banking sector for 2025 while adjusting the outlooks for several Asia-Pacific countries amid trade war exposures.

JS-SEZ Draws Global Investor Interest As Johor Emerges ASEAN Gateway

JOHOR BAHRU, June 18 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is drawing increasing interest from international investors, particularly from Japan, South Korea, China, and Europe, as Johor positions itself as a strategic gateway to the ASEAN market.

MoneyHero Narrows Q1 Loss, Targets Profitability In H2 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- MoneyHero Limited (MoneyHero) has reported a significant reduction in losses for the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2025, marking progress in its strategic pivot toward higher-margin verticals such as insurance and wealth products.

Malaysian Fraud Prevention In Focus As Provenir Leads Panel On Digital Authentication 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has recorded RM54.02 billion in losses due to financial scams, highlighting the urgent need for more robust fraud prevention measures as financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated.

OCBC Bank Extends RM351 Mln Financing For Strategic Developments In JS-SEZ

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (OCBC Bank) has extended RM351 million in financing to See Hong Chen Group and EXSIM to support three strategic real estate developments in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Azman Hashim: Scaling Challenges, Shaping Finance

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- With over 60 years of experience in the banking industry, Tan Sri Azman Hashim stands not only as an icon of Malaysian finance but also as a remarkable businessman, passionate sportsman, avid singer and dedicated philanthropist.

RHB Islamic Inks 3-year MoU With MIDE Organiser To Champion Marine Conservation

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 (Bernama) -- RHB Islamic Bank Bhd today signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AsiaEvents Exsic Sdn Bhd, the organiser of the Malaysia International Dive Expo (MIDE).

Malaysia Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Reached RM151.7 Bln In April 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s April 2025 wholesale and retail trade registered total sales of RM151.7 billion, reflecting a 4.7 per cent growth year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

EXIM Bank Strengthens Central Asian Ties, Benefits Malaysian Businesses And Regional Partners

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) will focus on strengthening Central Asian ties through strategic engagements to benefit Malaysian businesses and regional partners. 

Economic News Reporting Skills Pivotal As Tariffs Dominate Global Headlines

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Journalists are keenly aware that knowledge in business and economics reporting is a pivotal component in covering domestic, regional and international issues competently, with tariffs now dominating global headlines.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Weak Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday, retreating from the previous day’s gains, weighed down by weak performances across regional markets.