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KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Consistent inflows into the National Trust Fund (KWAN), including accumulated investment returns, are expected to double the fund's net assets in about 10 years, according to Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.
By Karina Imran & Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well-positioned to attract even greater passive investment flows by capitalising on the ongoing global shift toward passive investing with continued follow-through in policies and reforms, participants at the Sasana Symposium 2026 were told today.
By Karina Imran & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, supported by positive domestic sentiment ahead of the Negeri Sembilan state election, although caution ahead of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting capped gains.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Lagenda Properties Bhd's (Lagenda) wholly owned subsidiary, Lagenda Capital Bhd has today made a lodgement with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) for the establishment of an Islamic medium term notes (sukuk wakalah) programme of RM1.5 billion on the shariah principle of wakalah bi al-istithmar (sukuk wakalah programme).
PUTRAJAYA, July 24 (Bernama) -- Strong investor demand drove a 4.7 times oversubscription for Malaysia’s US$1.5 billion Global Sukuk issuance, which was priced at a record-low spread, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a practical framework to facilitate dual initial public offering (IPO) listings, including primary and secondary listings, mutual recognition of investment funds, and expanded cross-border investment opportunities.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Mynews Holdings Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary Mynews Retail Sdn Bhd has entered into a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Thung Hing Metal Industry Sdn Bhd to acquire 13.5 acres leasehold industrial land in Rawang, Selangor for RM24.70 million.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The government is aligning the investment direction of government-linked investment companies (GLICs) and public funds through a clear national development policy, the Government-linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP) mechanism, and the strategic role of the Minister of Finance Incorporated (MOF Inc).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (OCBC Malaysia) was named Best Bank for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Malaysia international category at the FinanceAsia Awards 2026, marking its third consecutive win.
By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will continue its efforts to promote two-way flows and deepen Malaysia’s onshore financial market through the measured liberalisation of its foreign exchange policy (FEP) framework, while safeguarding Malaysia’s financial and macroeconomic stability.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The performance of the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP) needs to be assessed fairly considering that the retirement fund managed to record a net profit of RM12.9 billion, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The government will not compromise on any corruption or fraud in the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP) investments in aquaculture technology start-up company, eFishery, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
