Bursa Malaysia Eases In Early Trade, Tracking Wall Street's Decline Overnight

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was lower in the early trading session, taking its cue from Wall Street’s overnight decline, analysts said.

Maybank Eyes Growth As Malaysia Assumes ASEAN Chair, Strengthens Regional Presence

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) will tap fully growth opportunities that arise as Malaysia assumes the ASEAN chairmanship this year, especially in areas of sustainability, transition finance, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

SC, OCIS Team Up to Launch Sultan Nazrin Shah Fellowship For Advancing Islamic Finance

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is collaborating with the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) to launch the Sultan Nazrin Shah Fellowship, which is aimed at driving thought leadership and innovation in Islamic finance.

Phase 1 Of Perlis Inland Port To Handle 300,000 TEU Annually, Set For Completion By 3Q - Loke

PADANG BESAR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Phase 1 of the Perlis Inland Port (PIP) project in Chuping, which is expected to be completed in the third quarter (3Q) of this year, is capable of handling 300,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) of containers annually.

Alliance Bank On Right Track Scaling Up Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd (ABMB) is on the right track to scale up operations following its proposal to undertake a rights issue to raise RM600 million to boost its diminishing common equity tier-1 (CET-1) of 12.4 per cent by +1.1 percentage points (ppts), CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Gives Up Early Gains Amid Weak Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher, tracking Wall Street’s strong overnight performance, but retreated soon after due to a lack of fresh catalysts.

BNPL And Debt: Between Convenience And Concern

PUTRAJAYA, March 23 (Bernama) -- Consumers’ ability to repay debt from 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL) facilities is increasingly a concern, especially with the significant growth in BNPL transactions in Malaysia, thus raising concerns about the risks of high indebtedness and the importance of financial literacy.

Weaker Sales Seen For Malaysian Auto Sector In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian automotive sector is expected to see weaker sales in 2025.

MAG's Order Of New Aircraft Reaffirms Its Commitment To Growth -- PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, March 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has placed a firm order for 30 Boeing 737 aircraft, comprising 18 Boeing 737-8 and 12 Boeing 737-10 models and powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Qube Announces Inaugural Sea Healthcare And Pharma Conference 2025 In April

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Qube Integrated Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the organiser of SEACare 2025, has announced the inaugural SEA Healthcare and Pharma Conference 2025 taking place from April 23 to 25 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).

13MP To Continue Integrated Policy, Focus On HGHV Industries - Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy will ensure that an integrated and appropriate policy focusing on high-growth and high-value (HGHV) industries continues in the preparation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to boost the economy towards a higher and more complex value chain.

Motion Ventures Unveils US$100 Mln Maritime Tech Fund 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Motion Ventures, a venture capital fund catalysing digital and energy transitions across global supply chains, has unveiled its US$100 million second fund (Fund II), the largest maritime-focused tech fund to date. (US$1=RM4.44)