RAM Ratings Projects Malaysian Loan Growth Of 4.0-5.0 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) projects Malaysia’s system loan growth to come in at 4.0 per cent to 5.0 per cent in 2026, broadly in line with its gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection of 4.0 per cent to 5.0 per cent. 

Bursa Malaysia Edges Higher, Tracking Regional Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at midday, mirroring the upbeat performance of regional peers and supported by positive sentiment following Wall Street's strong overnight gains.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Despite Lower Wall Street

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today despite a lower Wall Street overnight performance. 

Higher Dividends And ROE To Drive Banking Sector -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Higher dividend payouts and return on equity (ROE) improvements will be key catalysts to the banking sector going into 2026.

PayNet Rolls Out Refreshed DuitNow QR Standee To Boost Visibility Nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) has refreshed the design of the DuitNow QR standee to enhance the visibility and consistency of Malaysia’s national quick response (QR) standard.

Banks Welcome Facilities To Help Small Enterprises Scale Up, Strengthen Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The announcement on financing guarantees, entrepreneurship incentives and digitalisation programmes for small enterprises in Budget 2026 will enable them to scale and strengthen resilience, said banks.

Public Mutual Declares Distribution of Over RM63 Mln For Two Funds

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Public Mutual has declared distributions amounting to more than RM63 million for two funds as at Sept 30, 2025.

Public Bank Shares Slip On Lower 2Q Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd shares slipped in early trade today following its latest corporate results announcement.

Public Bank 2Q Net Profit Slips To RM1.76 Bln Due To Lower Non-Taxable Income Effect

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd registers a slightly lower net profit of RM1.76 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, compared to RM1.78 billion recorded in the same period last year, due to the effect of lower non-taxable income in the current year.

MBSB Keeps 'Neutral' Call On Banking Sector As Headwinds Persist

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd has maintained a “neutral” call on the banking sector as headwinds persist, while tailwinds vary on a case-by-case basis, with the market continuing to watch this week’s key economic data release.

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Public Mutual Declares Distribution Of Over RM90 Mln For Seven funds

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Public Mutual has declared distributions amounting to more than RM90 million for seven funds as at July 31, 2025.

Bank Islam, RHB, Affin Bank And Public Bank Announce Reduction In Rates

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd, RHB Banking Group and Public Bank Bhd have revised their standardised base rate (SBR), base rate (BR) and base financing rate (BFR), following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to reduce the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps), from 3.00 per cent to 2.75 per cent today.