IILM Upsizes Sukuk Programme To US$8.5 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) today announced the upsizing of its sukuk programme from US$6 billion to US$8.5 billion (US$1=RM4.22). 

Malaysia To Sustain Growth At 4-4.5 Pct Next Year Driven By Higher Demand For Semiconductors, AI Applications – MoF

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah, Kisho Kumari Sucedaram and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – Higher exports of semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) edge applications will be among a slew of factors sustaining Malaysia’s economic growth next year at a commendable rate of between 4.0 and 4.5 per cent – against 4.0 to 4.8 per cent this year – despite acute trade challenges, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said today.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher Ahead Of Budget 2026

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Thursday as investors were bullish ahead of the Budget 2026 announcement tomorrow, an analyst said.

ASEAN Offers Immense Opportunities For Impactful Investments -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN offers immense opportunities for impactful investment as leaders in business and government have been leaning in for greater regional integration, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Robert Walters: Malaysia To Secure RM169.2 Bln In AI, Data Centre Investments By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on track to secure over RM169.2 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre investments by 2030, according to new research from global talent solutions partner Robert Walters.

Economy Remains Strong As OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR). 

Tropicana Redeems RM100 Mln Sukuk Wakalah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Tropicana Corporation Bhd has redeemed another tranche of the sukuk wakalah programme worth RM100 million due today.

Malaysia Records RM1.73 Trillion In Trade For First 7 Months - MATRADE

SEREMBAN, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's trade performance continued to soar as the country's trade recorded its highest value of RM1.73 trillion, an increase of 4.7 per cent for the period from January to July 2025 compared to RM1.65 trillion in the same period last year.

Masdar Secures ‘AA-’ Rating From S&P, Strengthens Global Clean Energy Role

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Masdar, also known as the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, has been assigned an ‘AA-’ credit rating with a stable outlook by S&P Global Ratings, bolstering its standing as one of the world’s most financially sound renewable energy companies.

SIC Eyes Long-Term Expansion After Return To Profitability - CEO

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) – After weathering the financial strain due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is charting a new growth trajectory, anchored by land monetisation, strategic investments and expanded commercial offerings.

Bursa Malaysia Poised For Gains After Stronger-than-expected GDP Growth In 2Q

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is poised for gains today after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced that the Malaysian economy expanded by 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), equivalent to 4.4 per cent growth in the first half of 2025, said an analyst.

Bursa Opens Lower, Traders Adopt Wait-and-see Approach Ahead Of 2Q GDP Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally lower today as traders adopted a wait-and-see approach amid cautious sentiment ahead of the second quarter 2025 (2Q 2025) gross domestic product (GDP) announcement later today.