Affin Gets A3 Rating With Stable Outlook From Moody's

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Affin Group has received its first international credit rating of A3 with a stable outlook from Moody’s Ratings.

Nuren Group Plans Nasdaq IPO, Engages ZICO Evolve Capital As Financial Advisor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia-based technology company Nuren Group Ltd (Nuren) plans to list on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange in the United States (US).

MARC Projects Malaysia's 1Q GDP Growth At 4.4 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is anticipated to moderate to 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q2025), from 5.0 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the Malaysian Rating Corp Bhd (MARC).

Capital A Explores Potential Listing On HKEX For Broader Global Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd is actively exploring a potential listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) as part of its strategy to broaden access to global capital markets and position its ecosystem of digital and aviation services businesses for the next phase of growth.

Labuan IBFC Strengthens Financial Ecosystem Through Legal Reform, Global Reallignment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) is strengthening its position as a future-ready financial hub by anchoring its growth agenda on sweeping legal reforms, emerging global trade dynamics, and an enhanced regulatory ecosystem. 

Labuan IBFC Records Robust Growth Across Key Sectors In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) recorded robust growth across key sectors in 2024, with developments driven by regulatory adaptability and market innovation.

ADB Deploys Nearly US$40 Bln For Development Across Asia And The Pacific In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed US$24.3 billion (US$1 = RM4.39) from its own resources last year, alongside US$14.9 billion in cofinancing with its partners, to address a range of complex development challenges in Asia and the Pacific.

Abdul Wahid Receives Saleh Kamel Award For Islamic Economics In Madinah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar has been conferred the prestigious Saleh Kamel Award for Islamic Economics at the 45th AlBaraka Islamic Economics Symposium in Madinah.

ASEAN Power Grid Vision Needs US$764 Bln For Power Generation, Transmission Infrastructure - ASEAN Sec-Gen

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Power Grid (APG) vision requires an estimated investment of US$764 billion (US$1 = RM4.49) for power generation and transmission infrastructure, said ASEAN secretary- general Dr Kao Kim Hourn.

ASEAN Finance Ministers To Deepen Resilience And Economic Integration As Global Trade War Erupts 

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN finance ministers will meet here next week amid a sense of urgency to deepen economic integration and enhance financial resilience as the global trade war erupts, no thanks to debilitating tariffs imposed by the United States.

Malaysia Focuses On Three Priority Economic Deliverables At AFMGM 2025 - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has focused on three priority economic deliverables (PEDs) under the financial track — sustainable financing, digital economy, and inclusive development  — which will be the main focus of discussions at the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting (AFMGM) from April 7-10.

Bursa Malaysia Appoints Abdul Farid Alias As Chairman Effective May 1

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd today announced the appointment of Tan Sri Abdul Farid Alias as its new chairman, effective May 1, 2025.