Axiata To Exit Myanmar With US$150 Mln Divestment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd is exiting Myanmar after its subsidiary, Edotco Investments (Labuan) Ltd, signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) to sell its entire 87.5 per cent stake in Edotco Investments Singapore Pte Ltd for US$150 million (RM713 million).

Digital Banks Must Realign Strategies To Serve B40

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Digital banks in Malaysia are increasing efforts to reach the underserved B40 group, especially those in rural areas, by integrating banking services into popular platforms and offering attractive incentives to encourage usage.

RHB Bank Subscribes To Additional Shares In Boost Bank Worth RM51 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has subscribed to an aggregate of about 51 million new shares in Boost Bank for RM51 million since May 17, 2024, in order to maintain its 40 per cent equity interest in the digital bank.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Winning Streak, Leads Asia In Market Performance

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its winning streak for a third consecutive day today, buoyed by renewed investor confidence and strategic repositioning, said UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Buying In Telecommunications, Consumer Stocks

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its upward trend for a second straight day today, thanks to buying in telecommunications and consumer stocks. 

Bursa Malaysia Remains Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its positive tone at midday, supported by buying interest in most heavyweights as market sentiment continued to improve, analysts said. 

Axiata, Sinar Mas Get Shareholders Nod On XLSMART Merger

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd and Sinar Mas announced that shareholders of PT XL Axiata Tbk, PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk, and PT Smart Telcom (SmartTel) have formally approved the merger of the three companies into XLSMART.

Asia-Pacific Air Travel Rebounds Beyond Pre-pandemic Levels - AAPA

PERTH, March 25 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific air travel has rebounded beyond pre-pandemic levels, driven by strong demand, global economic growth, and rising passenger volumes, said the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). 

Seize EM Opportunity With Reforms, Investment Push - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should seize the opportunity to differentiate itself positively in political and policy stability among emerging markets (EMs) by accelerating foreign and domestic direct investment, leveraging a broadly favourable global backdrop.  

Axiata Shareholders Approve XL Axiata-Smartfren Merger

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd’s shareholders have approved the proposed merger between PT XL Axiata (XL Axiata) and PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk (Smartfren).

Batik Air Updates Power Bank Policy With New Carrying Restrictions, Effective Immediately

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd (Batik Air) has updated its power bank policy, effective immediately, allowing passengers to carry a maximum of two power banks, which must be kept on their person at all times and must not be placed in carry-on baggage.

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday Low, CI Down 0.70 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at an intraday low today weighed down by persistent selling in selected heavyweights, led by utilities, telecommunications and media, as well as financial services sectors.