BSN Appoints Zukri Samat As New Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) has appointed Datuk Seri Dr Zukri Samat as its new chairman, effective Oct 12, 2026, succeeding Datuk Seri Dr Awang Adek Hussin.

Outstanding Govt-Guaranteed FELDA Loans Stand At RM5.88 Bln — MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The total outstanding government-guaranteed loans for the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) stood at RM5.88 billion as of Sept 30, 2026, after accounting for principal repayments totalling RM3.04 billion, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

PEN SJ Electronics To Invest Over US$70 Mln In Penang, Create More Than 1,000 Jobs

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- PEN SJ Electronics Sdn Bhd has pledged to invest over US$70 million (US$1=RM4.08) to establish an advanced packaging materials and thermal management solutions facility in Penang, which is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs.

Negeri Sembilan Has Approved Investments Of RM41.5 Bln Until June 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- A total of RM41.5 billion in investments were approved for Negeri Sembilan from 2023 to June 2026 under the purview of the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), with the potential to create 14,953 job opportunities.

MITI: 21,391 Semiconductor Talents Trained As Of June 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- A total of 21,391 talents have been trained in the semiconductor sector as of June 2026 through various talent development programmes conducted by higher education institutions and technical training providers, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Khazanah’s Dana Impak Mobilises RM2.6 Bln In Investments To Boost Local Firms

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s Dana Impak had mobilised RM2.6 billion in investments as at Dec 31, 2025, supporting around 130 Malaysian and Malaysian-linked companies and more than 4,200 talents.

AICB’s IFCTF 2026 Calls For Stronger, Intelligence-led Response To Financial Crime

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) and its Compliance Officers’ Networking Group (CONG) are calling for stronger intelligence sharing, responsible use of technology and closer cooperation across the financial ecosystem.

Financial Sector Prevents RM1.9 Bln In Attempted Fraudulent Transactions In 1h 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The financial sector has prevented approximately RM1.9 billion in attempted fraudulent transactions in the first half of 2026, surpassing the RM1.2 billion prevented throughout 2025.

Banking Industry, PayNet To Introduce Industry Fraud Alert, Eye Pilot Testing In 1H 2027 -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The banking industry and PayNet are working towards introducing industry-wide fraud alert capabilities, with pilot testing involving selected banks targeted for the first half (1H) of 2027.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Higher On Improved Risk Appetite

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed slightly higher today, in line with upbeat regional markets, as improved risk appetite was supported by softer US labour data, that reduced expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening and eased pressure on bond yields.

Malaysia Must Navigate Rising Geopolitical, Economic Pressures As Trading Nation - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must navigate rising geopolitical tensions and economic pressures as a trading nation deeply integrated into global supply chains, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

Local Institutions Continue Net Buying On Bursa Malaysia With RM352.4 Mln Inflows - MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their net buying on Bursa Malaysia to two consecutive weeks by recording net inflows of RM352.4 million last week, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).