| LATEST NEWS | Energy security is no longer optional. It is a strategic national priority amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz -- Fadillah Yusof | |
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Sustained and well-targeted support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is critical to protect local businesses amid intensifying competition, rising costs and global market volatility, said the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Multi-Color Corporation (MCC), a global leader in prime label solutions, has received approval from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey for first day relief related to its prepackaged Chapter 11 filing on Jan 29.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) delivered a strong start to 2026, rising for four consecutive weeks to close January at 1,740 points, supported by policy optimism, improving macroeconomic signals, foreign inflows, a stronger ringgit and rising market liquidity, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM), the world’s leading issuer of shariah-compliant short-term liquidity instruments, said its outstanding sukuk portfolio reached a record US$6.795 billion (US$1 = RM3.93), up 64 per cent from US$4.14 billion a year ago.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's official reserve assets amounted to US$125.53 billion, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$266.1 million as at end-December 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd’s disclosure and transparency standards remain strong, and the initial public offerings (IPOs) with a free float below 25 per cent have not raised material concerns for Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), said chief executive officer Datuk Fad’l Mohamed.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has commenced its prepackaged Chapter 11 process in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey to implement a previously announced restructuring support agreement (RSA) aimed at resetting its balance sheet and positioning the company for long-term growth and investment.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) has upgraded the long-term ratings of YTL Corporation Bhd’s (YTL Corp) debt programmes to AAA, citing sustained improvements in the group’s operating performance, profitability and financial profile.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Multi-Color Corporation (MCC), a global leader in prime label solutions, has entered into a restructuring support agreement (RSA) with holders of approximately 70 per cent of its secured first-lien debt and its equity sponsor, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), as part of a comprehensive financial restructuring.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) said its outstanding short-term sukuk portfolio has reached a new record high of US$6.65 billion.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s equity market surged to its strongest level since 2018 on Tuesday, as renewed investor confidence, underpinned by a firmer ringgit and shifting global capital dynamics, prompted a reassessment of the country’s risk profile, say economists.
By M.Saraswathi & Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Policy certainty, ongoing government reforms and supportive external factors have contributed to the ringgit’s steady appreciation to levels last seen in 2018, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
