Malaysia Seeks To Lead Islamic Finance Transition, Boost Investment – DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to spearhead the transition towards greater use of Islamic finance to drive cross-border investment, supported by stronger ties with emerging markets, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

IKPM Helps Govt Identify Least Developed Areas, Design Targeted Interventions -- Mohd Shahar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The government has used the Malaysian Composite Development Index (IKPM) to identify least developed areas and design targeted interventions to address socioeconomic imbalances and narrow the development gap between regions, states, and districts. 

BNM To Issue Strategy Paper, Exposure Draft On Shariah Contract Framework This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will be issuing a strategy paper and exposure draft on the Shariah contract framework this year.

STR, SARA Nearly RM11 Bln Disbursed To Eligible Recipients As of September 2026 -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Nearly RM11 billion in Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance had been disbursed to eligible recipients as of September 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

MoF: No Commitment To Provide Financing Support To AirAsia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Finance Ministry (MoF) has not made any commitment to provide financial assistance to AirAsia Bhd, whether in the form of guarantees, financing or injection of public funds.

Malaysian Entrepreneurs Must Overcome Excessive Humility -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysian entrepreneurs must overcome an inherent tendency toward excessive humility and actively build strong storytelling capabilities if they want to secure international venture capital, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Toyo Ventures Shareholders Propose To Take Company Private

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Toyo Ventures Holdings Bhd (TVHB) substantial shareholders Eng Lian (L) Inc and Bukit Asa Sdn Bhd (Bukit Asa) have proposed a selective capital reduction and repayment (SCR) exercise to privatise the company.

Data Centre Bill To Be Presented To Cabinet In 2027 -- Akmal Nasrullah

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The government plans to draft the Digital Infrastructure (Data Centre) Bill for submission to the Cabinet next year to regulate the growth of the data centre industry in line with the country's energy and water supply capacity.

TNB, PTP In Strategic Partnership To Power Malaysia's Net-Zero Aspiration

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has entered into a strategic partnership with Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a member of the MMC Group, to support Malaysia’s decarbonisation agenda and enhance sustainability compliance via greater renewable energy adoption under the Green Electricity Tariff (GET) programme.

Malaysia Is Back In Business, Amir Hamzah Tells IMF-World Bank Meetings

By Kenny Teng

BANGKOK, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s message at the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-World Bank Group Annual Meetings here is clear: the country is back in business, backed by political stability, policy clarity and sustained reforms that are strengthening investor confidence amid global uncertainty.

Emulate Pahang's Low-Cost Housing Project Incorporating Solar Systems, State Govts Told

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Federal Government has not yet introduced solar photovoltaic (PV) installation assistance specifically for the low-income group, but is encouraging state governments to provide low-cost housing equipped with solar systems.

MAHB Steps Up Decarbonisation Drive

SEPANG, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is stepping up efforts to decarbonise its operations, targeting net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2040.