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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (Bank Islam) achieved a significant milestone by surpassing its initial target of RM4 billion in green financing, achieving RM4.8 billion in September 2024, well ahead of its 2025 goal.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) remains optimistic about the outlook for Malaysia's economy and the local bourse next year, underpinned, among others, by clear economic policies and steady inflows of foreign direct investments (FDIs).
SEPANG, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd is in discussions with aircraft manufacturers Airbus, Embraer and Comac to purchase new aircraft as part of its expansion strategy for its airline operations under the AirAsia brand.
SEPANG, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd is expected to exit Practice Note 17 (PN17) status by the first quarter of next year after submitting its proposed regularisation plan to Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Kao's Board of Directors and management team are focused on increasing shareholder value from a long-term perspective, guided by the company’s business strategy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA) has secured US$90 million in debt finance for its long-standing Brazil-based client, BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latin America. (US$1=RM4.50)
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Lotus Circular Bhd (LCB) has proposed to acquire the entire equity interest in Earthwise Resources Sdn Bhd and the entire equity interest in Expert Resource Management Sdn Bhd for a total purchase consideration of RM100 million.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government’s acquisition of a major stake in Affin Bank Bhd and Public Bank’s purchase of equity in LPI Capital Bhd, plus banks generally being highly profitable, were the major news items in Malaysia’s banking and financial landscape this year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Mah Sing Group Bhd plans to acquire 2.424 hectares of freehold land in Johor Bahru, designated for the development of premium serviced apartments and retail units, with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM1.5 billion.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) – The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam (DMDI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bolster trade and export promotion cooperation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has found that instances of using cryptocurrency as a medium for money laundering in Malaysia are low.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly lower against the US dollar today as traders adopted a cautious approach ahead of the United States Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.
