Fin Capital To Establish Asia Presence With Tokyo Office

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Fin Capital, a global asset manager, announced it will establish a formal presence in Asia, with the opening of an office in Tokyo as its Asia headquarters.

Malaysia's Commercial Real Estate Transactions On The Rise, Mirroring Global Trend - Knight Frank

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has seen an uptick in commercial real estate (CRE) transactions, driven by high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and institutional investors seeking long-term value, mirroring the global trend, said Knight Frank Malaysia.

WCT Gets Nod From SC To List Paradigm REIT

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- WCT Holdings Bhd has received approval from the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) to establish and list Paradigm Real Estate Investment Trust (Paradigm REIT) on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Shariah Account’s Equal Dividend Highlights Strength Of Shariah Investments – Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) 6.30 per cent dividend payout for 2024 for the Shariah account, involving a total distribution of RM10.19 billion, is proof that Shariah-compliant investments have strong potential in generating returns, according to an economist.  

Timor-Leste Confident In ASEAN Membership Progress, Hails Malaysia's Support

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste is confident that it has made significant progress and is on the right track to fulfil the roadmap outlined for its full membership in ASEAN.

Give Asean Secretariat More Clout To Get Countries To Rescind Non-Tariff Barriers -- Nazir Razak

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Jakarta-based ASEAN Secretariat should be given more clout to flag countries that resort to non-tariff barriers (NTBs).

Petronas Still In Early Exploration Stage For Malaysia's Langkasuka Basin -- Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is still in the early stages of exploration activities for the Langkasuka Basin, where the 2D seismic data acquisition has just been completed in 2024. 

Malaysia Should Lead ASEAN’s Green Shipping Transition Through Financing, Collaboration, Says Expert

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should spearhead sustainable or green shipping initiatives within ASEAN, such as expanding access to regional financing schemes and promoting cooperation in carving out low-carbon shipping routes.

Consortium's MAHB Voluntary Offer Is New Long-Term Investment For EPF- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Allegations that the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) suffered losses from the sale of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) shares are unfounded, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Preqin Kicks Off Allocator Hub, Revolutionising Private Market Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Preqin, an alternative assets data, tools, and insights leader, has launched the Allocator Hub, a market-first, end-to-end platform that enables asset allocation, manager selection, due diligence, and portfolio management via sophisticated investment analytics, workflow tools, and managed services.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday, Selected Selling In Financial And Utility Heavyweights

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was weighed down by continuous selling in selected heavyweights at midday, led by the financial services and utilities sectors.

5.1 Pct GDP Growth In 2024 Reflects MADANI Govt's Determination To Boost Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The 5.1 per cent gross domestic product (GDP) growth achieved in 2024, which exceeds the initial official forecast of four to five per cent, reflects the MADANI government’s confidence and determination to turn around the Malaysian economy, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).