IILM Upsizes Sukuk Programme To US$8.5 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) today announced the upsizing of its sukuk programme from US$6 billion to US$8.5 billion (US$1=RM4.22). 

MIDA, Maybank Join Forces To Position Malaysia As Global Investment Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Maybank have entered into a partnership to promote Malaysia as a premier global investment destination.

Fadillah Urges ASEAN To Boost Clean Energy Investment Through Partnerships, Green Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should aim to become a destination for clean energy investment by unlocking public-private partnerships, green financing and climate funds, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Govt Received RM20.71 Bln In Settlement Over 1MDB From Three Banks To Date - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The government and 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) have reached settlements with three financial institutions, namely, Goldman Sachs amounting to US$3.9 billion (RM16.48 billion), AmBank Group amounting to RM2.83 billion, and JP Morgan (Switzerland) Ltd amounting to RM1.4 billion to date.

Highlights From Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Below are the highlights from Budget 2026, themed the Fourth MADANI Budget: People’s Budget, which was tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Govt Increases Loan Facilities, Guarantees For Entrepreneurs To RM50 Bln In 2026 -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The amount of government loan facilities and guarantees available to benefit local entrepreneurs will increase to RM50 billion next year from RM40 billion, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2026: Digital Banks Hope Targeted Subsidies, Cash Aid Channelled Via Their Platforms 

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) – Digital banks are urging the government to prioritise the distribution of targeted subsidies and cash aid in Budget 2026 through digital banking platforms, highlighting their potential to deliver a more equitable and efficient system.

BNM Launches RENTAS+ To Enable 24/7 Interbank Settlement

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has launched RENTAS+, an enhancement to Real-time Electronic Transfer of Funds and Securities to enable continuous interbank funds transfer and settlement 24/7, 365 days a year.

BNM’s International Reserves At US$123.6 Bln As At Sept 30

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) rose to to US$123.6 billion as at September 30, 2025 compared to US$122.7 billion as at Aug 29, 2025.

Agrobank Urges Continued Support For SJPP In Budget 2026

By Mohd Noor Azeery Idris

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The Agrobank is hoping that the Business Financing Guarantee Scheme (SJPP) will continue to be enhanced under Budget 2026, given its positive impact on the economy, particularly in empowering micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the agri-food sector.

Govt Wants More People To Benefit From Economic Growth, Financial Literacy, Not Just The Elite - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) --  Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that the government wants more Malaysians to benefit from economic growth and financial literacy, not just a small segment of society, particularly the elite.

Ringgit, Emerging Currencies Poised To Gain As Greenback Weakens Amid US Shutdown

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Emerging market currencies, including the ringgit, are expected to benefit from a possible further weakening of the greenback amid economic uncertainty stemming from the US government shutdown.