BNPL Loans At RM4.2 Bln As Of Sept 30, 2025 -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The total buy now pay later (BNPL) scheme loans as of Sept 30, 2025 were RM4.2 billion covering seven million active account holders in the country, comprising 0.3 per cent of the total household indebtedness in Malaysia.

Xiamen International Bank Marks Four Decades Of Growth, Global Connections

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Xiamen International Bank has operated from the Xiamen Special Economic Zone since 1985, expanding nationwide and establishing global connections while participating in China’s financial opening-up.

Analaysts Maintain Overweight Call On Banking Sector Amid Earnings Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Analysts have maintained their ‘Overweight’ calls on the banking sector, citing resilient earnings, loan growth and attractive dividend yields despite ongoing margin pressures.

Takaful Malaysia 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM115.42 Mln On Lower Claims

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd (Takaful Malaysia) posted a higher net profit of RM115.42 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q 2025), up from RM100.65 million a year ago, mainly due to lower claims incurred.

CCOB Expects Consumer Credit Bill To Take Effect In 1Q 2026

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Bill 2025, which provides broader consumer protection by regulating excessive fees and through the practice of ethical debt collection, is expected to take effect in the first quarter of 2026, the Consumer Credit Oversight Board (CCOB) said.

Gold Futures End Higher On Expectations Of Dovish Fed Policy

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today as investors expect upcoming US economic data to push the Federal Reserve (Fed) toward a more dovish stance in December, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Ringgit Opens Steady Vs Greenback Ahead Of Rate Decisions

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar this morning as investors awaited lending rate decisions both domestically and in the United States.

ASEAN Must Strengthen IP Ecosystem To Empower MSMEs - MyIPO Chairman

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states must strengthen the region’s intellectual property (IP) ecosystem by fostering awareness and developing procedures that support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), said Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO) chairman Riduan Rubin.

MoneyHero Launches Credit Hero Club In Hong Kong To Boost Credit Transparency

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- MoneyHero Limited (MoneyHero), a leading tech- and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered personal finance aggregation and comparison platform, has launched the Credit Hero Club in Hong Kong, powered by TransUnion.

Gradiant Secures US$50 Mln Credit Facility From HSBC To Expand Global Water Solutions 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Gradiant, a global provider of advanced water and wastewater solutions, has secured a US$50 million corporate credit facility from HSBC, bringing its total credit lines to over US$100 million. (US$1=RM4.21)

ADB, World Bank Launch ASEAN Power Grid Financing Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank Group, in partnership with ASEAN, today launched the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) Financing Initiative to support the development and integration of national power grids across the region.

Public Sector To Remain Growth Catalyst Under 13th Malaysia Plan -- MoF

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Public sector entities will remain as a catalyst for sustained and inclusive economic growth, anchored by the 13th Malaysia Plan 2026-2030.