GLICs Adopt Living Wage Policy For All Permanent Malaysian Employees

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) have collectively implemented a living wage policy, ensuring all permanent Malaysian employees now earn above the monthly living wage threshold. 

Public Mutual Declares Distributions Of Over RM96 Mln For Four Funds

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Public Mutual, a wholly owned subsidiary of Public Bank, has declared distributions totalling more than RM96 million for four funds for the financial year ended April 30, 2025.

Labuan FSA’s Outgoing Chief Reflects On Challenges, Reforms During Tenure

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Today marked the end of Nik Mohamed Din Nik Musa’s tenure as Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) director-general, leaving behind a legacy defined by resilience, regulatory transformation, and strategic recalibration during one of the most difficult chapters in Labuan’s financial history.

Malaysia Must Focus On Export Base Diversification, Quality Investments -- Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must focus on diversifying its export base and increasing the quality of investments in preparation to face the global economic uncertainty, according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Aman Seterra Sanctuary To Become World's First Islamic-inspired Retirement Village

ALOR SETAR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Aman Seterra Sanctuary, which is expected to begin construction in Kuala Temoyong, Langkawi next year, is set to become the world’s first Islamic-inspired International Retirement Village.

Bina Puri Appoints Marcus Goh As GCEO, Mohd Kamarudin As Non-executive Director

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Bina Puri Holdings Bhd has appointed Marcus Goh Kee Lun as executive director cum group chief executive officer (GCEO) and Datuk Seri Mohd Kamarudin Md Din as an independent non-executive director.

Duck Creek Technologies Welcomes General Daniel Hokanson To Board

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Duck Creek Technologies, the global intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has announced the appointment of retired United States (US) Army General Daniel Hokanson to the company’s board of directors.

MIDF Maintains Retail Sales Growth Forecast Of 4.6 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd is maintaining its forecast of retail sales growth of 4.6 per cent in 2025, down from the 5.5 per cent expansion recorded in 2024.

National Scam Response Efforts Show Promising Start In Malaysia

By Siti Baaqiah Mamat

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Establishing the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) and the National Fraud Portal has yielded early signs of success in combating the rising number of scams and fraud cases reported in recent years, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

WEF Highlights Malaysia’s EPF As Model For Sustainable Retirement Reform

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s approach to retirement system reform by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has been cited by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a model for building long-term retirement systems in an emerging economy.  

Bursa Malaysia Appoints Abdul Farid Alias As Chairman Effective May 1

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd today announced the appointment of Tan Sri Abdul Farid Alias as its new chairman, effective May 1, 2025.

Malaysia Remains Well-positioned To Navigate Challenges This Year -- MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains well-positioned to navigate challenges, backed by strong economic fundamentals, robust domestic demand, resilient household spending and increased investments.