LATEST NEWS   The investment is critical in facilitating the completion of one of the largest debt restructuring exercises in Malaysia, involving some of the largest banks - PNB | The investment will help prevent the liquidation of SEB, which would result in the fire sale of strategic national oil and gas assets, domestically and globally - PNB | SEB has more than 2,000 vendors, many of which are SMEs employing about 59,000 core employees in the oil and gas industry - PNB | Investment by Malaysia Development Holdings Sdn Bhd in SEB will be exclusively used to repay local vendors, without benefitting any existing SEB shareholders or financial creditors - PNB | This funding is crucial for the financial survivability of Malaysian service providers within the oil and gas ecosystem - PNB | 

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Bursa Malaysia To Trade On Cautious Mode Next Week As Investors Digest Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to hold steady within a narrow band of 1,655 to 1,665 as investors digest the national Budget 2025 announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday.

39 Of Top 100 Listed Companies Yet To Meet 30 Pct Women Participation Target In BOD

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- A total of 39 companies in the top 100 companies listed on Bursa Malaysia have yet to meet the target of having 30 per cent women participation in their boards.

Tax Break Proposed For Labuan Takaful, Islamic Finance - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government is proposing an income tax exemption for Labuan commercial entities conducting Islamic financial activities, including Labuan takaful and eligible related businesses, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Govt Allocates RM100 Mln Matching Fund To Spur Innovation In Islamic Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government has allocated a RM100 million matching fund to spur innovation in Islamic financing based on Islamic values so that it no longer depends on Shariah-compliant products similar to conventional ones. 

Budget 2025: Govt Allocates RM470 Mln To Empower Women's Participation In PMKS

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) - The government allocated RM470 million for financing funds provided by SME Bank, Bank Simpanan Nasional, Bank Rakyat and MARA to support women's micro, small and medium enterprises (PMKS) obtain working capital, purchase assets and increase business capacity to a higher level.

JS-SEZ Aims To Create Economic Synergy Between Malaysia And Singapore As A Global Hub - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The establishment of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is set to enhance the economic landscape of both Malaysia and Singapore, positioning them as a global hub along a key shipping route, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF). 

MTA Unveils Maqasid Shariah Scorecard To Enhance Impact, Sustainability Of Takaful Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) has launched the Maqasid Shariah Scorecard (MSS), a transformative initiative aimed at assessing the industry’s impact and sustainability. 

BNM: Takaful Industry Urged to Adopt Ta'awun Concept for Enhanced Social Cohesion, Wealth Distribution

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Takaful industry players are urged to embrace the aspirations of the recently issued exposure draft on the broader application of Ta`awun in takaful to explore new models in promoting social cohesion and wealth distribution.

Labuan IBFC Embraces Blockchain, AI To Boost Fintech Growth

LABUAN, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The increasing interest in digital assets and alternative financial instruments is driving innovation and growth within Labuan's financial sector. 

Rise Of Fintech, AI Requires Clear, Strong Governance Framework - ADFIM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The rise of financial technology (fintech) and artificial intelligence (AI) in today’s rapidly changing world presents both opportunities and challenges such as the use of AI in credit scoring that has raised concerns about algorithm bias and the possibility of unfair lending practices.

Strong Economic Fundamentals Driving Ringgit's Growth - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's strong economic fundamentals are among the factors supporting the ringgit's growth, even during times of currency weakness, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Malaysia's Fiscal Deficit Target Of 3 Pct By 2026 Challenging But Achievable - MARC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’a fiscal deficit target of three per cent by 2026 “remains challenging but achievable,” according to Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC).