LPPSA Boosts Funding Strategy Via Rated Sukuk Programme, Supporting Govt's fiscal Aspiration

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- The Public Sector Home Financing Board (LPPSA) is set to make history by launching its first-rated sukuk programme next year, a strategic move aimed at expanding its funding ecosystem while supporting the government’s efforts in prudently managing the country’s liabilities. 

Financial Institutions' Support Crucial For Steel Industry's Green Transition — Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The participation and support of financial institutions are crucial for the successful implementation of the Steel Industry Roadmap 2035 (SIR2035), particularly in facilitating the steel industry’s green transition, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

BNM’s International Reserves At US$124.1 Bln As At Nov 28

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) --  The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) amounted to US$124.1 billion as at Nov 28, 2025, unchanged from Oct 31, 2025.

Acuity Knowledge Partners Rebrands As Acuity Analytics, Expands AI Capabilities

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Acuity Knowledge Partners has officially rebranded as Acuity Analytics, reflecting its evolution into a global leader in insight, analytics, data, and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions.

Identis Debuts At Trustech, Marking Matica Group’s Evolution

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Identis, a global leader in secure identity and payment technologies, officially made its global debut, marking the evolution of the Matica Group and combining decades of experience with a renewed vision for the digital era.

Banks To Offer Goodwill Discounts For Early Settlement Of Hire-Purchase Agreements

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banks will offer goodwill discounts for early settlement of existing fixed-rate hire-purchase agreements following the Dewan Negara’s passing of the Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Bill yesterday.

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserves Assets At US$123.76 Bln As At End-October

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$123.76 billion (US$1= RM4.12) as at Oct 31, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$201.6  million, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Market Sentiment Lifts On Better 3Q Tech, Glove Results -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The third-quarter 2025 (3Q 2025) results season is tracking better than the second quarter (2Q 2025), supporting market sentiment as earnings improve in the technology and rubber glove sectors—both key underperformers in the first half of 2025.

Banks Roll Out Flood Relief Assistance For Affected Customers

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Banks are offering a range of flood-relief assistance, including deferment of loan or financing instalments to provide temporary financial relief and special financing facilities to assist customers in repairing and restoring their homes and businesses.

Blue Economy To Launch Sabah Into New Era Of Growth, Job Creation - Hajiji

By ROHANA NASRAH

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Sabah has entered a new phase in its marine-resource-based economic transformation through the Blue Economy initiative, which is expected to have a significant impact on the state’s economic growth, including the creation of more job opportunities.

BNM’s International Reserves At US$124.1 Bln As At Nov 14

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) amounted to US$124.1 billion as at Nov 14, 2025, compared to US$123.8 billion as at Oct 31, 2025.

Ethiopia’s Liberalised Financial Market Offers Opportunities For Malaysian Banks - Tengku Zafrul 

From M. Saraswathi

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Ethiopia’s fully liberalised financial industry presents a promising opening for Malaysian banks, particularly in Islamic finance, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.