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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- TH Properties Sdn Bhd signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Affin Bank Bhd to roll out financing solutions to bridge the homeownership gap for young graduates, homebuyers, and property investors.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's equity market delivered a commendable performance in 2024, earning a solid grade close to an “A”, with several key milestones achieved throughout the year, laying the foundation for the main index to reach 1,800 next year, with 50 new listings anticipated.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government’s acquisition of a major stake in Affin Bank Bhd and Public Bank’s purchase of equity in LPI Capital Bhd, plus banks generally being highly profitable, were the major news items in Malaysia’s banking and financial landscape this year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM145.82 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q FY2024) compared to the net profit of RM100.45 million in the same period last year.
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will monitor the new economic policies to be released by the upcoming United States (US) cabinet, following Donald Trump’s recent presidential election victory.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Smart City and Digital Economy Convention (SDEC) 2024, held from Oct 16-19, attracted over 20,000 participants and generated an estimated RM100 million in potential transactions through strategic partnerships and business engagements.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur plays an important role in the country’s economic growth, recording an export value of RM49.54 billion, an increase of 4.9 per cent in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) — The sale and purchase agreement (SPA) signed by the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) is set to align with its long-term reinvestment strategy, focusing on enhancing returns and ensuring sustainable financial growth, said economist Prof Dr Geoffrey Williams.
KUCHING, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The state government will not interfere in the business operations of Affin Bank, despite becoming its largest shareholder, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, SG Assetfin Holdings Sdn Bhd, has finalised the share purchase agreement (SPA) of Affin Bank shares from Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT) and Boustead Holdings Bhd.
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd expects Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to remain healthy at five per cent this year and 5.2 per cent next year amidst the low possibility of a global recession.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd's shares surged this morning, rising by two per cent ahead of the Sarawak government's expected finalisation of a majority stake acquisition in the bank this Friday.
