Banking Sector Thriving In 2024, Sees Major Acquisitions

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government’s acquisition of a major stake in Affin Bank Bhd and Public Bank’s purchase of equity in LPI Capital Bhd, plus banks generally being highly profitable, were the major news items in Malaysia’s banking and financial landscape this year.

Collov AI Revolutionises Real-Estate Via Spatial Intelligence, AI-Powered Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Collov AI is transforming the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and real estate while bridging the gap between conceptualisation and execution to create personalised, immersive customer experiences.

Positive Fiscal Trends Could Elevate Malaysia’s Rating - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's sovereign rating outlook for 2025 could see a positive shift, driven by promising fiscal developments, according to Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB).

Govt Preparing Additional Revenue Estimates From Introduction Of Dividend Tax -- Lim Hui Ying

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The government is currently preparing the estimates of the additional revenue that will be collected from introducing the two per cent dividend tax, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Govt To Simplify Cross-border Approvals To Enable Efficient Fund Flows -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama)  – The government will simplify financial cross-border approvals under the Foreign Exchange Policy, enabling funds to flow efficiently based on their mandate size to ensure Malaysia remains competitive in attracting foreign venture capital, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Prioritise Domestic Shipping To Boost Green Initiatives, Support Local Vessel Usage, Says MASA

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) – The government must prioritise the domestic shipping industry to advance green shipping and simultaneously develop a new national shipping policy to address long-standing gaps in the sector, said a shipping industry association.

Alliance Bank Posts Higher 2Q Net Profit Of RM189.91 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd has posted a higher net profit of RM189.91 million in the second quarter of its financial year ending March 2025 (2Q FY2025) compared to RM185.33 million in the same period last year.

Axiata Returns To Black With RM976.67 Mln Net Profit In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) made a significant turnaround, reaching RM976.67 million from a net loss of RM797.41 million in the same quarter a year ago.

EMGA Secures US$210 Mln Financing For Brazil’s BTG Pactual 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Emerging Markets Global Advisory Limited (EMGA) has secured US$210 million debt finance for their long-standing Brazil based client, BTG Pactual (BTG). (US$1=RM4.45)

Cradle Fund Partners KLDX To Introduce Alternative Fundraising Platform For Startups

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd, the focal agency for Malaysia’s startup ecosystem, has partnered with digital securities exchange platform Kapital DX Sdn Bhd (KLDX) to provide Malaysian startups with an alternative avenue for fundraising.

Toku Secures US$5 Mln Funding, Appoints Advisory Board Chair

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Toku, a provider of enterprise cloud communications and customer experience solutions in Asia Pacific (APAC), has successfully closed a US$5 million Series A Extension round led by Betatron Venture Group. (US$1=RM4.70)

Rising Equity Market Capitalisation Further Evidence Of Malaysia's Economic Recovery -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted that the rise in Malaysia’s equity market capitalisation this year, which has surpassed RM2 trillion, is further evidence of Malaysia's economic recovery.