CGTN: How China Fuels Stability, Growth Across Asia-Pacific

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- As the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting opens in Gyeongju, South Korea, China Global Television Network (CGTN) highlights China’s steady role in driving regional stability and development.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Lifted By ASEAN Summit Success

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains on Wednesday, opening higher against the US dollar, supported by positive sentiment following the success of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, an analyst said.

SP Setia Lodges RM3.5 Bln Islamic Notes, Rm500 Mln ICP Programmes With SC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- SP Setia Bhd has lodged an Islamic notes issuance programme of up to RM3.5 billion and an Islamic commercial papers (ICP) programme of up to RM500 million with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) under the lodge and launch framework.

Malaysia’s GDP Growth To Stay Above 4 Pct Through 2026 -- MARC Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to sustain growth of above four per cent in 2025 and 2026, driven by resilient domestic demand, major infrastructure projects and ongoing structural reforms, Malaysian Ratings Bhd said.

Govt Debt Service Charges Expected To Increase To 16.3 Pct In 2025 -- MOF

By Anas Abu Hassan & K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s debt servicing charges (DSC) are projected to increase by 7.6 per cent to RM54.3 billion in 2025, accounting for 16.3 per cent of total revenue compared to a 9.0 per cent increase of RM50.5 billion or 15.6 per cent in 2024. 

eM Client Launches Mobile App With AI Email Assistant For iOS, Android

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- eM Client, a modern email platform designed for productivity, has announced the general availability of its mobile app for iOS and Android, bringing its full productivity suite to mobile devices.

Indonesia’s Non-Life Insurance Outlook Remains Stable - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained its outlook on Indonesia’s non-life insurance segment at stable, citing resilient growth prospects, ongoing regulatory refinements and robust investment returns.

Varia Proposes To Set Up RM3 Bln Sukuk Murabahah Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Varia Bhd plans to raise up to RM3 billion through the proposed issuance of Islamic medium term notes (IMTNs).

UOB Malaysia Prices RM455 Mln ASEAN Green Sri Sukuk Musharakah For ECRB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama)-- UOB Malaysia has successfully priced a RM455 million Islamic medium-term notes under Tranche 7 of EXSIM Capital Resources Bhd’s (ECRB) RM2 billion Sukuk Musharakah Programme, structured as an ASEAN Green SRI Sukuk Musharakah.

CPO Futures End Marginally Lower On Weaker Soybean, Crude Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended marginally lower today, tracking the weaker performance of soybean oil and crude oil prices, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Bermaz Auto Raises RM130 Mln In Sukuk Wakalah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Bermaz Auto Bhd (BAuto) has issued a second tranche of Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTNs) worth RM130 million under its RM500 million Sukuk Wakalah programme and fully repaid a RM100 million Islamic Commercial Paper (ICP).

AM Best Affirms Top Ratings For Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, Subsidiaries

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa+” (Superior) of South Korea’s Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co Ltd (SFM) and its subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Vietnam and Singapore.