Global UHNW Population Set To Rise 33 Pct By 2030, Report Finds

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- A new report by Altrata, sponsored by Arton Capital, finds that the global Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) population is increasingly international, with one in five individuals now foreign-born.

Malaysia GDP Seen At 4.8 Pct In 2026 If West Asia War Ends By June -- Affin Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to expand 4.8 per cent in 2026, provided the West Asia conflict ends by June, underpinned by stable domestic demand, improving investment activity and ongoing economic reforms, Affin Bank Bhd said.

RCEP Must Pivot To High-complexity Trade And Integrated Supply Chains

HAIKOU (China), May 12 (Bernama) -- The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) must evolve beyond traditional tariff reductions and simple transhipment towards high-complexity trade and integrated supply chains.

RHB Gets BNM Approval To Start Tokio Marine Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd said its unit, RHB Investment Bank Bhd, has received no objection from Bank Negara Malaysia to begin talks with Tokio Marine Asia Pte Ltd on the proposed disposal of up to a 100 per cent stake in RHB Insurance Bhd.

Pos Malaysia’s Ar-Rahnu Secures RM100 Mln Funding Facility From Maybank Islamic

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Pos Malaysia Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Pos Ar-Rahnu, has secured a short-term revolving credit-i facility of up to RM100 million from Maybank Islamic Bhd.

Permaju Unit to Cease Ford Dealership Business

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Permaju Industries Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary Capital Intertrade Sdn Bhd (CISB) is ceasing its Ford dealership operations, having served a notice of company closure and surrender of operations to Sime Darby Auto ConneXion Sdn Bhd (Sime Darby Auto).

Late Selling Pushes Bursa Malaysia Into Negative Territory At Close

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Late selling pressure dragged Bursa Malaysia into negative territory at the close, reversing earlier gains as profit-taking in heavyweight banking and transportation counters dampen overall market sentiment.

EMGA Secures US$25 Mln Financing For Vietnam’s EVF From OPEC Fund

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA) has completed its first transaction for EVF General Finance Joint Stock Company (EVF) in Vietnam by securing US$25 million from the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID). (US$1 = RM3.91)

CYNREN Formed To Serve Family Offices, Funds, Institutions

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- CYNREN has launched as an independent international advisory firm focused on the intersection of capital, technology and geopolitics.

Malaysia's Wholesale And Retail Trade Climbs 9.8 Pct To RM169 Bln In March 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade climbed 9.8 per cent year-on-year in March 2026, with sales worth RM169 billion, supported by strong seasonal consumer demand, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia Targets Stronger EV Ecosystem Via OEM-Local Vendor Ties -- Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia wants original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to collaborate with local vendors to level up the entire value chain and ecosystem via the new electric vehicle (EV) policy, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin. 

BNM, Bank Indonesia Sign Mou To Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Bank Indonesia (BI) have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) that strengthens bilateral cooperation between the two central banks.