BNM’s International Reserves Rise To US$122 Bln As At Aug 15

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) rose to US$122 billion as of Aug 15, 2025, up from US$121.3 billion recorded on July 31, 2025.

UOB Malaysia Supports Launch Of FMM House's RM3 Bln Asean Green MTN Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (UOB Malaysia) is supporting FMM House Sdn Bhd in launching its RM3 billion ASEAN Green Medium Term Notes (MTN) Programme, an initiative aimed at advancing sustainable development in Malaysia’s logistics infrastructure.

Bursa Malaysia Up 70 Points Since Tabling Of 13MP – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia has recorded an increase of 70 points up to today since the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) was tabled, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Govt To Narrow Regional Development Gap Through Economic Zones -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The government continues to intensify efforts to attract investments to special economic zone development areas to bridge the gap between regions throughout the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia To Transition To Value Creation-based Economy Under 13MP - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to shift to a value creation-based economy by increasing economic diversification in order to raise the ceiling of national growth, according toi Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

RM1.4 Bln Sought For Smallholder Oil Palm Replanting Under TSPKS 2.0 - Johari 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- An allocation of RM1.4 billion under the Smallholder Oil Palm Replanting Financing Incentive Scheme (TSPKS 2.0), applied for by the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) for five years, is targeted to cover oil palm replanting across 82,979 hectares (ha).

ESG Principles Relevant To Drive Greener Economy Amid Global Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles remain relevant and essential, not only to save the planet but also to drive the transition towards a greener world and a green economy.

Malaysia’s Global Business Services Sector Leverage AI To Provide Higher Value Services

By Wong Cheng Hau

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- About 40 per cent of the 120,000 jobs in Malaysia’s global business services (GBS) sector will be using artificial intelligence (AI) to move towards higher-value services.

Urusharta Jamaah Buys Solarvest Shares, Emerges As Substantial Shareholder With 5.08 Pct Stake

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Urusharta Jamaah Sdn Bhd, which is a special purpose vehicle under the Ministry of Finance (MOF), has acquired three million Solarvest Holdings Bhd’s ordinary shares, raising its stake to 5.08 per cent stake.

LFG Unit To Acquire Vessel For US$13.25 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Lianson Fleet Group Bhd’s (LFG) indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Kangsar Corporation Pte Ltd has entered into a memorandum of agreement to acquire a vessel MV Moana BAQ for a cash consideration of US$13.25 million (RM55.95 million). 

ACE Market-bound Express Powerr To Raise RM36.0 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Generator rental services provider Express Powerr Solutions (M) Bhd which is en route to be listed on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on Sept 24, 2025, is expected to raise RM36.0 million through its upcoming initial public offering (IPO).

LHDN Refunds RM9.35 Bln In Excess Taxes To 3 Mln Taxpayers - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has issued tax refunds totalling RM9.35 billion to more than three million taxpayers as of June 30, 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).