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JCorp Establishes Maiden Sustainable Finance Framework

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Johor Corporation (JCorp), the principal development institution and a leading economic enabler for Johor, has established its maiden sustainable finance framework, the first of its kind by a Malaysian development institution with a diversified, multi-sector portfolio.

Investment Banks Positive On Malaysia’s Manufacturing Sector Outlook In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Investment banks have remained positive on Malaysia’s manufacturing sector outlook in 2026, citing resilient domestic demand, reduced tariff uncertainty and steady investment activity as key factors supporting growth.

Maybank, CGC Unveils RM1 Bln Portfolio Guarantee To Expand SME Financing Access

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) and Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) announced a new RM1 billion tranche under the Portfolio Guarantee (PG) scheme to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with improved access to financing across different stages of growth.

Ports, Logistics, REIT Among Sectors To Post Stronger 4Q 2025 Results -- Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Ports and logistics and real estate investment trust (REIT) sectors are among the sectors to post stronger fourth quarter (4Q) 2025 results given Malaysia’s sustained economic fundamentals and improved investors’ confidence, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).

Bank Islam Appoints Raja Teh Maimunah As GCEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (Bank Islam) has appointed Raja Datin Paduka Teh Maimunah Raja Abdul Aziz as its group chief executive officer (GCEO), effective April 1, 2026, succeeding Datuk Mohd Muazzam Mohamed, who retired early in December 2025.

RHB Invests RM1.5 Mln Through #JomBiz To Empower 1,000 MSMEs And Strengthen Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group is strengthening inclusive micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) growth through its RHB #JomBiz programme, which has supported over 1,000 microentrepreneurs across Malaysia with investments exceeding RM1.5 million since 2022.

Land Sale Boosts IOI Properties Share Price In Mid-morning Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd’s share price rose in mid-morning trade today after its subsidiary's disposal of 50 hectares (ha) of industrial land in Banting, Selangor, to Bridge Data Centres Malaysia VIII Sdn Bhd (BDC) for RM740.68 million.

KAF Digital Bank Appoints Suzaini Mukhtar As CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- KAF Digital Bank Bhd has appointed Suzaini Mukhtar as chief executive officer (CEO), effective Feb 1, 2026.

MISC Share Price Up Two Sen In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- MISC Bhd's share price was up in early trade today after the company secured a 20-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping contract from Petronas LNG Ltd (PLL). 

CGS International Securities Expects Loan Growth To Be Stable In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- CGS International Securities (CGSI) expects banks’ loan growth to be stable in 2026, with a projected growth rate of between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent on the back of its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast of 4.6 per cent in 2026. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Renewed Buying Interest

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Friday, driven by renewed buying interest in banking stocks as trading momentum picked up in the final hour of trading, said an analyst. 

Zabariah Mohd Yusof Appointed Bank Negara Shariah Advisory Council Member

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced the appointment of former Federal Court judge Datuk Zabariah Mohd Yusof as a new member of the Shariah Advisory Council (SAC) for a two-year term, effective Feb 1, 2026.