Maybank GWM Financial Assets Hit RM565 Bln On Islamic Wealth Strong Momentum

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Maybank Group Wealth Management’s (GWM) total financial assets exceeded RM565 billion as of September 2025, underpinned by strong momentum in Islamic wealth management.

Ringgit Rises 0.2 Pct Against US Dollar At Close

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed 0.2 per cent firmer against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by sustained portfolio inflows into Malaysian bonds and equities, reflecting confidence in domestic-demand growth, stable policy settings, and attractive real yields.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Slightly Higher At Close

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index closed marginally higher today, supported by late buying interest in selected blue-chip stocks that lifted the market into positive territory by the end of the session.

Negeri Sembilan Set To Hit Investment Inflows Of RM8 Bln In 2026 -- Aminuddin

KUALA PILAH, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Negeri Sembilan is expected to increase investment inflows across various sectors to RM8 billion this year, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia bucked the regional trend by closing the morning session lower, as selling in index heavyweights, led by financial services and utilities counters, weighed on the market.

AirAsia X Shares Up After Securing RM1 Bln Private Placement

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd’s (AAX) shares rose in early trading after fully securing its RM1 billion private placement at RM1.65 per share, following its Tuesday announcement.

AM Best Affirms Vietnam’s PTI Credit Ratings With Stable Outlook 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good), and the Vietnam National Scale Rating of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of Vietnam’s Post-Telecommunication Joint Stock Insurance Corporation (PTI).

MIDA Sees Broader Investment Pipeline Beyond Data Centres In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is expected to see a variety of potential investments into various sectors this year, rather than solely focusing on data centres. 

Malaysia Likely See Net Foreign Equity Inflow In 2026 Amid Rising Investor Confidence - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysian equities markets are likely to see a net inflow of foreign investment this year amid heightened investor confidence, driven by improving market sentiment.

CIMB IB Sees Malaysia’s 4Q 2025 GDP Growth At 5.3 Pct, Full-year At 4.8 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Strong crude palm oil production and manufacturing performance likely propelled the country’s fourth quarter (4Q 2025) gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 5.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), implying a full-year growth of 4.8 per cent, said CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

Revision Of Minimum Salary For Employment Pass For Expatriates Is Timely, Will Safeguard Local Talent Pool

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The minimum salary revision for employment passes for expatriates, which will take effect in June 2026, is a strategic move by the government to protect the interests of the local talent pool.

Rimbunan Sawit To Sell 1,504 Ha In Miri To Trinity Capital For RM28 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Rimbunan Sawit Bhd's (RSB) is selling 1,504 hectares in Batang Baram, Miri for RM28 million.