By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to cut the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent is a proactive stance to stimulate business activity, sustain domestic demand, bolster growth and maintain Malaysia’s economic resilience.
GEORGE TOWN, July 8 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd (PBAPP) today launched its inaugural RM5 billion Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) Programme (Sukuk Programme) to support critical water infrastructure development and long-term water security in Penang.
By Nurul Hanis Izmir
PUTRAJAYA, July 6 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia enters the second half of 2025, the government’s fiscal recalibration through an expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) and revised electricity tariffs mark a strategic move to strengthen national finances while prioritising the welfare of the rakyat.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- EBC Financial Group (EBC) has been recognised by two leading industry award bodies in 2025, reinforcing its standing as a trusted broker in global markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has launched the Ihsan Sustainability Investment Account (ISIA) 3.0, the third version of its pioneering Shariah-compliant investment offering.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$119.59 billion (US$1= RM4.21) as of end-May 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$955.2 million, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
By Suraidah Roslan
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well-positioned to develop the Islamic finance market space and be a hub for liquidity pooling, supported by growing demand in Islamic secure funding, said Affin Bank executive director of group treasury Hanif Ghulam.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, a cloud-native network infrastructure provider, and its existing investor Siris have signed a comprehensive recapitalisation agreement with Mavenir’s lenders to significantly enhance the company’s financial foundation.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia recovered its earlier losses to close marginally higher, supported by renewed optimism in the data centre segment and a sectoral rotation into defensive plays, as investors positioned cautiously amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- With over 60 years of experience in the banking industry, Tan Sri Azman Hashim stands not only as an icon of Malaysian finance but also as a remarkable businessman, passionate sportsman, avid singer and dedicated philanthropist.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Orbit Markets, the institutional liquidity provider for digital asset derivatives, announced it has once again achieved ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and SOC 2 Type II certifications.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) forecasts the banking sector’s earnings to grow at a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4 per cent over the financial year of 2024-2026.
