George Kent Issues RM80 Mln Sukuk

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- George Kent (Malaysia) Bhd has announced its issuance of sukuk amounting to RM80.0 million in nominal value pursuant to its sukuk wakalah programme.

GasEntec Appoints Manoj Narender Madnani As President

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- GasEntec, the global modular Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) technology and infrastructure platform, has announced the appointment of Manoj Narender Madnani as its President.

Embracing Risk-sharing Business Will Be Game Changer For Malaysia’s Robust Islamic Banking Sector – Economists

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 (Bernama) -- Intense demand coupled with the wider acceptance of shariah-compliant financial products will continue expanding Islamic banking in Malaysia despite stiff competition from the conventional sector, an economist said today.

PAAB Establishes Malaysia’s First Sustainable Islamic Finance Framework With Blue Finance Elements

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB) has established Malaysia’s first sustainable Islamic finance framework that incorporates blue finance elements, with Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) serving as the sole sustainability structuring adviser.

SC Secures Arrest Warrant Against Former SCIB Chairman Over False Statement To Bursa Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today obtained a warrant of arrest against former Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (SCIB) chairman and non-executive, non-independent director Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Improved Sentiment Over Potential Strategic Oil Reserve Release

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its upward trend to close higher on Wednesday, supported by improved market sentiment following reports of a potential release of strategic oil reserves aimed at easing the recent surge in global energy prices, said an analyst.

Capital Market Masterplan Timely Roadmap To Create More Vibrant Market -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The Capital Market Masterplan (CMP) 2026-2030, which was launched on Monday, is a positive and timely roadmap aimed at deepening Malaysia’s capital market while expanding its size significantly over the long term, an economist said.

CMP To Boost Vibrancy Of Malaysia’s Capital Market -- MBSB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd is positive on the Capital Market Masterplan (CMP) 2026–2030, saying the blueprint could enhance the vibrancy of Malaysia’s capital market.

PNB Welcomes Capital Market Masterplan With Up To RM6.3 Trillion Target By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) welcomed the launch of the Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 (CMP), describing its ambitious target to grow the country’s capital market to between RM5.8 trillion and RM6.3 trillion by 2030 as “timely”.

CMP 2026-2030 To Chart Next Phase Of Malaysia’s Capital Market Development - Bursa Malaysia CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) --The Capital Market Masterplan (CMP) 2026-2030 sets a decisive course for the next phase of Malaysia’s capital market development and aims to expand the market size by RM1.5 trillion to RM2 trillion over the next five years.

Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 Vital Blueprint For Sustainable Returns - LTAT

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) views the newly launched Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 (CMP) by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) as a vital blueprint that aligns with its mission to generate sustainable, long-term returns for its contributors.

Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 Differs From Past Plans As Digitalisation, AI Reshape Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Capital Market Masterplan (CMP) 2026-2030 differs from past plans in its scope and reassessment due to the speed of change brought by digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI) and investor expectations.