Govt Debt Service Charges Expected To Increase To 16.3 Pct In 2025 -- MOF

By Anas Abu Hassan & K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s debt servicing charges (DSC) are projected to increase by 7.6 per cent to RM54.3 billion in 2025, accounting for 16.3 per cent of total revenue compared to a 9.0 per cent increase of RM50.5 billion or 15.6 per cent in 2024. 

Ringgit, Emerging Currencies Poised To Gain As Greenback Weakens Amid US Shutdown

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Emerging market currencies, including the ringgit, are expected to benefit from a possible further weakening of the greenback amid economic uncertainty stemming from the US government shutdown.

CMA Seeks Input On Opening Main Market To Non-Resident Foreign Investors

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Capital Market Authority (CMA) has called on relevant stakeholders and interested parties in the capital market to submit feedback on a proposal to open the Main Market to all categories of non-resident foreign investors, enabling them to invest directly.

RHB Bank Proposes RM5 Bln Multi-currency CP, Sukuk Programmes

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has proposed a multi-currency Commercial Papers Programme (CP Programme) and a multi-currency Islamic Commercial Papers Programme (Sukuk Murabahah Programme) with a combined limit of up to RM5 billion.

​EIG’s Midocean Energy Acquires 20 Pct Stake In Petronas’ Canadian LNG Assets 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- MidOcean Energy, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, has entered into definitive agreements to acquire a 20 per cent interest in key Canadian energy assets owned by PETRONAS, Malaysia’s state-owned energy giant.

Malaysia's Capital Market At RM4.2 Trillion, 62 Pct Islamic -- SC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's capital market currently stands at RM4.2 trillion, with Islamic instruments making up around 62 per cent, said the Securities Commission (SC).

Bursa Malaysia Pares Earlier Gains To Close Flat On Caution

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier gains in the session to close flat on Tuesday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of domestic policy announcements and on worries over a US government shutdown, an analyst said.

Malaysia Leads Regional IPOs With 41 Listings To Date

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia continues to lead Southeast Asia in initial public offerings (IPOs), recording 41 listings as at Sept 30, 2025.

ASEAN Steps Up Regional Engagement To Safeguard Growth Amid Protectionist Headwinds

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Confronted with rising protectionism, non-tariff barriers and fragile supply chains, ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) have committed to stepping up cooperation to consolidate regional resilience.

Capital A To Complete Airline Disposal In October, Eyes PN17 Exit By Year-End — Fernandes

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd is optimistic of completing the disposal of its airline business to AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) by October, paving the way for the group to seek removal of its Practice Note 17 (PN17) status by year-end.

ASEAN Must Enforce Trade Rules, Strengthen Capital Markets To Remain Competitive – Nazir Razak

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must push structural reforms to strengthen private capital markets and enforce rules against non-tariff barriers (NTBs) if it is to remain competitive, said ASEAN-Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) chairman Tan Sri Nazir Razak.

ASEAN To Work Closely With ASEAN-BAC To Drive Regional Progress

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Member States look forward to working closely with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) to ensure policies remain relevant, facilitative and aligned with business realities, thereby delivering real progress for the region.