OPR Continues To Be Supportive Of The Economy -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The following is an interview with Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour after January’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting:-

MSMEs Must Achieve Targets Of 41 Pct GDP Contribution, 15 Pct Export Contribution In 2025 -- Ewon

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The micro, small and medium enterprises’ (MSMEs) contribution to the national economy has not met the target set under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), according to Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick.

Alliance Bank Survey: ESG Awareness Among SMEs Grows By 60 Pct

SUBANG, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd’s latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) survey has indicated a sixfold increase in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) awareness among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia.

Agrobank Partners JHEV ATM On Agro Defence Contract Farming Financing Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Agrobank has inked a memorandum of collaboration with the Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans Affairs Department (JHEV ATM) for the Agro Defence Contract Farming Financing Programme, specifically for Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) veterans.

Corporate Bond Issuance May Reach RM120 Bln In 2025 - RAM Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- RAM Ratings expects corporate bond issuance to remain healthy at RM110 billion-RM120 billion in 2025, supported by infrastructure financing and businesses' funding needs.

Malaysia Calls On EU For Enhanced Support In Climate Financing, Green Initiatives 

From D.Arul Rajoo

BRUSSELS, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- In a significant call to action, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged the European Union (EU) to deepen its support for Southeast Asia through increased climate financing, green investments, technical assistance, and capacity-building initiatives. 

Anwar To Lead ASEAN’s Global Voice At WEF 2025

DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 20 (Bernama) -- As the Chair of ASEAN in 2025, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to amplify the 10-member bloc’s collective voice on the global stage during his attendance at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Summit 2025 in Davos.

U Mobile To Roll Out 5G In 15-18 Months, IPO By End Of 2025 – Vincent Tan

KLANG, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s second 5G network operator, plans to roll out its second 5G network within the next 15 to 18 months, according to chairman Tan Sri Vincent Tan.

Gamuda's RM6.6 Bln London Wall Project Breaks Ground, Secures RM2.75 Bln Development Loan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd and London-based real estate investor Castleforge marked the next stage in their £1.2 billion (RM6.6 billion) redevelopment of 75 London Wall in the City of London with a groundbreaking ceremony and the signing of one of London’s largest property development loan in recent years, valued at £500 million (RM2.75 billion).

ASEAN+3 Working Committee Meeting Outlines ASEAN's 2025 Main Economic Priorities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The First Meeting of the ASEAN+3 Working Committee has agreed to set the Priority Economic Deliverables (PEDs) for ASEAN 2025, which include increasing access to sustainable and fair climate transition financing, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

U Mobile Signs MoU With CIMB To Finance 5G Network Rollout

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CIMB Bank Bhd to extend financing support for its upcoming 5G network rollout.

Anwar Confident Petronas-Petros Gas Issue Resolved

From Kamarul Ariffin Md Yassin

ABU DHABI, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he believed issues related to Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) regarding gas distribution rights in Sarawak had been resolved through a series of negotiations, including his meeting with Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.