LATEST NEWS   The investment is similar to what other countries have undertaken to facilitate the restructuring of their critical industry players like Singapore's Sembcorp and South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding - PNB | The investment is critical in facilitating the completion of one of the largest debt restructuring exercises in Malaysia, involving some of the largest banks - PNB | The investment will help prevent the liquidation of SEB, which would result in the fire sale of strategic national oil and gas assets, domestically and globally - PNB | SEB has more than 2,000 vendors, many of which are SMEs employing about 59,000 core employees in the oil and gas industry - PNB | Investment by Malaysia Development Holdings Sdn Bhd in SEB will be exclusively used to repay local vendors, without benefitting any existing SEB shareholders or financial creditors - PNB | 

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KSI Forecasts Malaysia's Economic Growth At 4.9 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic growth is expected to moderate to 4.9 per cent in 2025, slightly above the official target range of 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent, taking into account the impact of domestic policies and external challenges, said KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific (KSI).

Ending Flat-rate Loan Calculations Can Curb Household Debt, Bankruptcy Risks -- Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) proposal to abolish the flat-rate method for calculating personal financing is seen as a significant step towards improving the financial health of households, said an economist.

Labuan Attracts Interest From 32 Investors Across Key Sectors, Says Dr Zaliha

LABUAN, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Dr Zaliha Mustafa said that at least 32 investors, foreign and local from diverse industrial sectors have expressed keen interest in investing in this duty-free island.

MTA Marks 40 Years Of Takaful, Hosts TLAS 2024

SEPANG, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) hosted the Takaful Leaders and Agents Summit 2024 (TLAS 2024), reaffirming Takaful's critical role in Malaysia’s financial sector.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Gains In Morning Session But Key Index Stays Up

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session slightly higher as gains in plantation stocks helped offset selling pressure in the financial sector.

LIAM CEO Mark O’Dell Honoured With Lifetime Achievement Award

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) chief executive officer Mark O’Dell has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 28th Asia Insurance Industry Awards 2024. 

Finance Ministry Registers MISB, OFS As New Credit Reporting Agencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has decided to register MYDATA Informatica Sdn Bhd (MISB) and One Future Solutions Sdn Bhd (OFS) as new credit reporting agencies (CRAs) under Section 14 of the Credit Reporting Agencies Act 2010 [Act 710].

SMEs Need To Swiftly Integrate ESG Practices Into Business Operations -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) need to swiftly integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices into their business operations to maintain their competitiveness in the market and ensure long-term sustainable advantages, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

Labuan’s Tax Regime Supports Eligible Businesses With Many Incentives - Lim

LABUAN, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The issue of extending three per cent tax benefits to all business sectors in Labuan does not arise, as various incentives are already in place under existing tax laws, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

BNM: Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship To Boost Regional Takaful, Re-takaful Collaboration 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship next year represents an opportunity to advance regional collaboration in critical sectors including in takaful and re-takaful, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) deputy governor Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid. 

Narrowing Of Interest Rate Differentials Positive For Ringgit - BNM Governor 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The narrowing of interest rate differentials between Malaysia and advanced economies is positive for the ringgit amid volatility in geopolitical developments, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Coordinated Efforts, Shared Learning Among OIC States Essential For Digital Transformation - Fahmi

ISTANBUL, Nov 4 (Bernama) — Malaysia believes that coordinated efforts and shared learning among the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states are essential to drive the next wave of digital transformation, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.