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MNRB To Divest Takaful Ikhlas Units To Bank Rakyat’s Subsidiary For RM1.64 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd has proposed to divest its 100 per cent equity interest in its wholly-owned units, Takaful Ikhlas Family Bhd (Takaful IKHLAS Family) and Takaful Ikhlas General Bhd (Takaful IKHLAS General), to Rakyat Nominees Sdn Bhd for RM1.64 billion in cash, subject to adjustments.

Maybank Shares Slip 0.55 Pct After Announcing Maybank Ageas Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd’s (Maybank) share price slid 0.55 per cent on Tuesday morning after announcing the acquisition of the remaining 30.95 per cent stake in Maybank Ageas Holdings Bhd yesterday.

Malaysia's Economic Growth May Exceed 5.0 Pct In 2026 - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy could record another year of growth exceeding 5.0 per cent, supported by robust exports and resilient domestic spending, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.

JS-SEZ Investment Blueprint Expected To Be Unveiled By Year-end - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The federal government is expected to unveil the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Investment Blueprint and Master Plan by the end of the year, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Maybank To Fully Own Maybank Ageas Holdings In RM4.83 Bln Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has entered into an Implementation Agreement (IA) with Ageas Insurance International NV (Ageas) to acquire the remaining 30.95 per cent stake in Maybank Ageas Holdings Bhd (MAHB) for RM4.83 billion, paving the way for full ownership of the insurance and takaful holding company.

RM46 Mln Microfinancing In Kelantan Approved By Agrobank Since 2025

KOTA BHARU, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Agrobank has approved 765 microfinancing applications worth RM46 million in Kelantan from 2025 to July this year, enhancing financial inclusion and assisting more micro-entrepreneurs to expand their businesses.

Public Mutual Declares Over RM88 Mln In Distributions For Seven Funds

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Public Mutual, a wholly owned subsidiary of Public Bank Bhd, has declared distributions amounting to more than RM88 million for seven funds for the financial year ended July 31, 2026.

BNM: Malaysia's International Reserves Assets At US$132.56 Bln As Of End-June

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserve assets amounted to US$132.56 billion (US$1= RM4.08), while other foreign currency assets stood at US$1.54 billion as of end-June 2026, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Parliament To Hold Special Sitting On TH RCI Report Aug 11 -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said a special parliamentary sitting to debate the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) will be held on Aug 11.

Co-opbank Pertama Organises MMKI 2026 To Strengthen Islamic Finance Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Co-opbank Pertama (CBP) is organising the Muzakarah Muamalat Kewangan Islam (MMKI) 2026 event, themed “Between Reality and Perception: Empowering the Narrative of Islamic Banking, Reputation, and Credibility of the Islamic Financial System”, to strengthen the ecosystem and elevate Islamic finance.

Kenanga IB Maintains 2026 Producer Price Index Forecast At 3.7 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained its 2026 Producer Price Index (PPI) forecast at 3.7 per cent (2025: -2.0 per cent) as upstream inflation is expected to moderate gradually.

CIMB Islamic Bank Named World's Best Islamic Bank At Euromoney Awards 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd was named the World's Best Islamic Bank at the Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards 2026, becoming the first Malaysian bank to receive the prestigious global accolade since its inception.