Malaysia Maintains Lead In Southeast Asia IPO Market In 1H 2026 - Deloitte

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s initial public offering (IPO) market remained one of the most active in Southeast Asia, continuing to lead the region in terms of total IPO funds raised and number of IPOs, according to Deloitte Southeast Asia Mid-Year IPO Snapshot 2026. 

Liew Calls For One-stop Centre To Boost Semiconductor, Deep-tech Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong has proposed that Malaysia establish a one-stop centre for semiconductor and deep-tech financing, offering integrated financing solutions in the heart of Malaysia’s technology cluster.

AI, Digital Cash Set To Reshape Financial Systems

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven autonomous agentic systems could become significantly more consequential for financial systems when paired with digital cash, such as stablecoins, tokenised deposits or deposit tokens.

Foreign Investors Return To Malaysian Bonds With RM4.9 Bln Inflow In June - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors returned to the Malaysian bond market in June, recording net inflows of RM4.9 billion compared with net outflows of RM4.3 billion in May, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and continued confidence in the country’s economic fundamentals, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

SC Seeks Public Input On Proposals To Strengthen Corporate Governance Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has published a consultation paper seeking public feedback on proposals to further strengthen Malaysia’s corporate governance ecosystem.

Penang Technology Park @ Bertam's Infrastructure Works Completed

KEPALA BATAS, July 2 (Bernama) -- Ideal Property Group has completed all infrastructure works at its 880-acre (323.7-hectare) Penang Technology Park @ Bertam, with the development entering full delivery following the completion of its landmark entrance gateway.

SC Appoints New Shariah Advisory Council For 2026-2029 Term

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has appointed a new seven-member Shariah Advisory Council (SAC) for a three-year term from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029.

 Malaysia's Next Economic Milestone: Can GDP Per Capita Reach US$20,000 By Early 2030s?

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has crossed another important economic milestone, with nominal gross domestic product (GDP) per capita surpassing the US$15,000 (US$1 = RM4.06) mark in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

SC Issues Guidance Note On Sukuk To Strengthen Alignment With Maqasid Al-Shariah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today issued the Guidance Note on Sukuk: An Alignment with the Maqasid Al-Shariah Guidance Islamic Capital Market Malaysia to strengthen the alignment of sukuk issuances with Maqasid al-Shariah.

Malaysia Eyes Russian Investors As It Expands Islamic Finance Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The government, in collaboration with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), remains committed to developing a comprehensive Islamic finance ecosystem to attract investors, particularly from Russia.

Teraju Approves Nearly RM134 Mln Financing For 143 Bumiputera Firms In Northern Corridor

BUTTERWORTH, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) approved nearly RM134 million in financing for 143 Bumiputera companies in the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) in the period from Dec 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026.

KOPSYA Records RM12.7 Mln Net Profit For Financial Year 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Koperasi Pembiayaan Syariah ANGKASA Bhd (KOPSYA) recorded a net profit of RM12.7 million for financial year 2025, strengthening its position as a trusted cooperative financial institution.