The Father Of Malaysian Islamic Banking, Abdul Halim Ismail Passes Away

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The Father of Malaysian Islamic Banking, Datuk Dr Abdul Halim Ismail, passed away at the age of 85 this morning.

Strong Economic Fundamentals, Ringgit Appreciation Boost Investor Confidence - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals and favourable growth prospects will enable the country to attract high-quality investments and position Malaysia as a preferred destination for investors.

Medidata Rave Lite To Support Early, Late-stage Clinical Trials

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Medidata, a clinical trial solutions provider to the life sciences industry, has announced Medidata Rave Lite, an extension of its gold-standard clinical research software, Medidata Rave EDC, designed explicitly for Phase I and Phase IV studies.

EY: Central Bank Policies, Geopolitics To Impact Global IPO Market For Rest Of 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The global initial public offering (IPO) market is projected to be influenced by central bank policies, geopolitical development and key election outcomes for the remainder of 2024, said Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd (EY). 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower In Sync With Most Regional Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower in tandem with the weak performance across the region following a negative cue from global equities overnight with strong selling In technology stocks, said an analyst. 

Govt Reforms Supporting Ringgit's Strength Vs Regional Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has shown stronger performance versus regional currencies, driven by investor confidence in the country's reform agenda.

MTA Unveils Maqasid Shariah Scorecard To Enhance Impact, Sustainability Of Takaful Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) has launched the Maqasid Shariah Scorecard (MSS), a transformative initiative aimed at assessing the industry’s impact and sustainability. 

Malaysia To Host ICAN2024, Marking Significant Milestone In International Aviation Diplomacy

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Air Services Negotiation Event 2024 (ICAN2024) is set to convene in Malaysia from Oct 21 to 25, marking a pivotal moment in international aviation diplomacy.

Several ASEAN Countries Also Interested In Joining BRICS -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Several ASEAN countries have shown interest in joining the BRICS grouping after Malaysia expressed its intention to be part of the economic bloc, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Global Rate Cuts Signal Policy Shifts, But Malaysia Takes A Measured Approach

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 Oct (Bernama) -- The rate cuts in several countries worldwide reflect a global shift in monetary policy towards easing, driven by differing domestic economic conditions, said an analyst. 

Malaysia Could Supercharge FDI Through Budget 2025 Initiatives - Analysts

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could supercharge its foreign direct investment (FDI) through Budget 2025 by offering bold tax incentives, streamlined regulations, and targeted sector support, said analysts.

ASEAN+3 Faces Challenges From Inflation Resurgence And Geopolitical Uncertainty -- AMRO

SINGAPORE, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3 economies should, in the near term, remain vigilant against the risks associated with a resurgence in inflation, escalating geopolitical tensions, and a global growth slowdown, which could challenge the resilience of the region's financial system.