| LATEST NEWS | Malaysia’s direct investment abroad (DIA) position moderated to RM12.4 billion in 2025 from RM35.5 billion in 2024 -- DoSM | Total direct investment abroad was RM589.3 bln at end-2025, or 29.1 pct of GDP, vs 32.2 pct in 2024 -- DoSM | Malaysia's FDI rose 41.2 pct to RM65.9 bln in 2025 vs RM46.7 bln in 2024 -- DoSM | Cumulative FDI expanded to RM1.09 trillion at end-2025, accounting for 53.7 pct of GDP, compared with 51.4 pct in 2024 -- DoSM | The Advanced Air Mobility and drone sectors are expected to grow rapidly, with investments worth billions of dollars - Loke | |
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed marginally higher today, supported by continued buying in banking heavyweights following Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its upward momentum at midday, boosted by renewed interest in banking and financial counters ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) overnight policy rate (OPR) announcement later today.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Insurance and takaful coverage for employees are among the measures that can help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) retain their workforce, according to the Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry (MECD).
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, supported by buying interest in banking and financial stocks ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) announcement later today, in line with overnight gains on Wall Street.
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 6 (Bernama) -- The Johor state government's recent investment mission to Shanghai, China, successfully attracted the interest of 36 international companies, with potential initial investment commitments estimated to reach RM10 billion, a clear sign of confidence in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd (HSBC) has forecast that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) would hold its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) steady at 2.75 per cent in May as Malaysia's economic data remains resilient.
KANGAR, April 30 (Bernama) -- MBSB Bank Bhd has strengthened its presence in northern Malaysia through the opening of its relocated Kangar and Kulim branches, reinforcing its commitment to improving customer accessibility and expanding service coverage across key growth areas.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The banking industry is encouraging micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the ongoing West Asia conflict to engage with their respective banks at an early stage to explore suitable solutions, including repayment assistance, restructuring, and working capital support.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note today, as investors took profit in oil-related counters following news of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) decision to withdraw from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- United States (US)-based financial services firm, JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPMorganChase) and The International Olympic Committee (IOC) have announced a landmark Worldwide Olympic Partnership, making JPMorganChase the first Global Banking Partner in Olympic history.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd (RHB) and Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) have entered into a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the implementation of a Sustainable Vendor Financing Programme (SVFP).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) will focus on intensifying market development and innovation in digital finance, Islamic finance and insurance as Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) navigates a more challenging external environment in 2026.
