George Kent Completes RM132 Mln Sukuk Redemption

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- George Kent (Malaysia) Bhd has announced the redemption of its Sukuk amounting to RM132.0 million, issued under its Sukuk Wakalah Programme.

RWG Spreads Festive Joy With "Jom Raya Kaw Kaw 2026" Campaign

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Resorts World Genting (RWG) is bringing extra festive cheer to this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri with its “Jom Raya Kaw Kaw 2026” campaign, set to run from March 13 to April 12, offering a vibrant lineup of activities for families and visitors.

Ringgit Opens Easier Against US Dollar, Firmer Against Majors

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against a basket of major currencies but weakened against the US dollar on Friday, as escalating tensions in West Asia dampened risk appetite, an economist said.

Bursa Malaysia Lower In Early Trade Amid Weaker Wall Street Overnight

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street’s weaker performance overnight.

MOF Will Dissolve Dormant MKD Companies After Financial Obligations Resolved -- Liew Chin Tong

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) will dissolve dormant Minister of Finance (Incorporated) (MKD) companies after the companies resolve issues related to financial obligations, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Nearly A Third Of SARA Aid Spent Within Five Days Of Disbursal, Proving Programme's Effectiveness -- Johan

By Nor Baizura Basri and Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Almost one third of the approximately RM624.97 million disbursed under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid programme since Jan 9 has been spent as of Jan 13, indicating its effectiveness in helping low-income groups cope with the cost of living.

Cypark Fully Redeems Tranche 1 Perpetual Sukuk Musharakah Worth RM235 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Cypark Resources Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Cypark Renewable Energy Sdn Bhd completed the early and full redemption of its outstanding Tranche 1 Perpetual Sukuk Musharakah amounting to RM235 million today. 

AM Best Affirms ‘Good’ Credit Ratings For New Zealand’s Provident Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb-” (Good) for New Zealand’s Provident Insurance Corporation Limited (PICL), with a stable outlook on these credit ratings (ratings).

Malaysia's Services Trade Returns To Surplus, Supporting RM12.2 Bln Current Account Surplus In 3Q 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s services trade returned to surplus after 56 quarters, supporting a RM12.2 billion current account surplus in the third quarter (3Q) 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia’s Net Borrowings To Ease In 2026 As Fiscal Consolidation Deepens - CIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s net borrowings are expected to decline slightly in 2026 as further fiscal consolidation under the government’s medium-term fiscal strategy reduces the deficit to RM74.6 billion (2025: -RM76.7 billion), CIMB Investment Bank Bhd said.

Govt Debt Service Charges Expected To Increase To 16.3 Pct In 2025 -- MOF

By Anas Abu Hassan & K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s debt servicing charges (DSC) are projected to increase by 7.6 per cent to RM54.3 billion in 2025, accounting for 16.3 per cent of total revenue compared to a 9.0 per cent increase of RM50.5 billion or 15.6 per cent in 2024. 

Govt’s Total Debt And Liabilities At 84.1 Pct Of GDP As At End-June 2025 - MOF

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The government’s combined debt and liabilities stood at RM1.69 trillion, equivalent to 84.1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) as at end-June 2025, compared with RM1.63 trillion or 84.5 per cent of GDP as at end-December 2024, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).