IMF Forum Explores How Governments Can Better Navigate Rising Borrowing Costs, Refinancing Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The 20th International Monetary Fund (IMF) Public Debt Management Forum explores and discusses how governments can better navigate the challenges of rising borrowing costs and debt refinancing pressures.

RHB Bank's 1Q Profit Rises To RM750.03 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM750.03 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) compared with RM730.17 million in the same period last year.

AEC Strategic Plan To Enhance Region’s Digital Economy, Projected To Reach US$1 Trillion By 2030 - Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The impact of enhancing the digital economy via the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 will be immense because the region’s digital economy is projected to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, an economist said.

MNRB Holdings FY2025 Net Profit At RM394.20 Mln, Demonstrates Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM394.20 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 (FY2025), compared with RM433.54 million recorded in the preceding year.

APO Concludes 67th Governing Body Meeting In Jakarta With New Leadership, Strategic Roadmap

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) concluded its 67th Governing Body Meeting (GBM) in Jakarta on a high note, setting the course for the organisation's future through key leadership changes and strategic discussions.

AEC Strategic Plan To Drive Deeper Regional Economic Integration, Strengthen Resilience - Economist

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 will drive deeper integration and create prosperity across the Southeast Asian economies, while strengthening the bloc’s resilience against external economic pressures, an economist said today.

Takaful Malaysia Posts RM94.54 Mln Profit In 1Q, Revenue Up RM1.12 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q FY2025) declined to RM94.54 million from RM102.3 million recorded in the same period last year.

MIA Calls On Accountants To Lead Cross-Sector Collaboration For Sustainable Future 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) encourages accountants to take the lead in fostering  collaboration across sectors and borders in pursuit of a sustainable and inclusive future. 

Accountants Play Critical Role In Improving Companies Sustainablity Practices — Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) — Accountants play a critical role in guiding companies to improve their sustainability practices, particularly in governance by ensuring high-quality, reliable disclosures are aligned with international standards, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysian, Vietnamese And Singaporean Firms Ink Landmark Deal For Export Of Renewable Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- In a landmark move for regional energy cooperation, leading energy companies from Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam have signed a joint development agreement to explore the export of renewable electricity from Vietnam to Malaysia and Singapore.

Govt Will Ensure Telcos Provide Good Services - Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The government will ensure that telecommunication companies (telcos) deliver their promises of faster and cheaper services, guided by the Mandatory Standard on Access Pricing (MSAP), said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Malaysian Cocoa Board To Enhance Cocoa Industry's Competitiveness Via R&D

KOTA KINABALU, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government, through the Malaysian Cocoa Board (MCB), plays a key role in driving cocoa research and development (R&D) to boost the industry’s competitiveness.