Govt To Galvanise RM470 Bln Resources In Budget 2026 To Fortify Economy Against Global Shocks - PM Anwar

By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail, Niam Seet Wei and Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has galvanised RM470 billion resources in Budget 2026, prioritising economic resilience and expanded support for small businesses to future-proof the economy amid persistent global uncertainties and regional headwinds and also goes hard on enforcement to prevent economic leakages.

SJKP Guarantees Over 100 Pct Home Financing For First-time Buyers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Jaminan Kredit Perumahan Bhd (SJKP) guarantees home loans covering more than 100 per cent of the house purchase price for qualified first-time buyers, giving banks greater confidence to approve applications that might otherwise be declined.

Ringgit Extends Losses As US Dollar Strengthens

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended Friday’s losses against the US dollar, closing lower today following a 0.70 per cent rise in the US Dollar Index (DXY) to 98.406 points.

New Agrobank Micro Branch In Sook To Benefit 31,000 Rural Residents

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The opening of a new Agrobank micro branch in Sook, Keningau will benefit some 31,000 residents in the area, most of whom are engaged in agricultural activities.

Insurance, Takaful Industry Record Improvement In Service Excellence In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian insurance and takaful industry has recorded an improvement in service excellence, with the latest Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) reaching a commendable 88 points in 2024.

Sabah Floods: Banking Sector Commits To Financial Relief For Affected Customers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) – The banking industry has pledged wide-ranging financial relief and assistance to communities in Sabah affected by the recent floods.

CIMB Extends Payment Relief To Customers Affected By Sabah Floods

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- CIMB Bank Bhd and CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd have reiterated that the CIMB flood relief assistance plan remains available to support customers affected by the recent floods in Sabah.

Takaful Malaysia Expands Beyond Motor, Credit Products Into Life Protection

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd (Takaful Malaysia) is broadening its portfolio beyond its core strengths in credit-related products and motor takaful by introducing individual life protection offerings.

Islamic Finance Must Leverage Climate Action, Digital Inclusion, Islamic Innovation To Benefit World -- SC Chair

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Islamic finance must leverage three key drivers, mainly climate action, digital inclusion and Islamic innovation, to serve a higher purpose for Malaysia, Oman and the rest of the world, said Securities Commission (SC) chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.

AIM Committed To Providing Shariah-compliant Financial Facilities

By Azli Shafii

TANAH MERAH, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) is committed to expanding its Ikhtiar Ar-Rahnu service nationwide to provide takaful-protected, Shariah-compliant micro-financing facilities.

PTV 3.0 Launched, Enabling STR Recipients To Move Towards Good Financial Planning, Family Protection

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The Perlindungan Tenang Voucher (PTV) Programme, a public-private initiative by the government in collaboration with the insurance and takaful industry, enters its third phase with the launch of the Perlindungan Tenang Voucher 3.0 Programme (PTV3.0 Programme) on Sept 1.

Takaful Malaysia's Net Profit Narrows To RM83.82 Mln In 2Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd’s net profit narrowed to RM83.82 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025) from RM93.10 million in 2Q 2024.