22d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd said Malaysia's US$1.5 billion Global Sukuk issuance drew strong demand from high-quality global institutional investors and achieved a record-tight spread for a sovereign US dollar Islamic bond, setting a new benchmark in the international sukuk market.
22d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Strong domestic fundamentals have limited increases in Malaysian Government Securities (MGS) and Government Investment Issues (GII) yields, even as global yields rise due to ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran and persistent concerns regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
22d ago
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.
23d ago
By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil
JAKARTA, July 23 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s newly established export entity Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI) is expected to have only a limited near-term impact on the country’s economy and commodity export market, easing concerns over major changes to strategic commodity exports.
23d ago
PUTRAJAYA, July 22 (Bernama) -- The World Bank remains committed to supporting Malaysia as it advances its digital transformation agenda by sharing international experience, providing analytical support, facilitating knowledge exchange and working alongside the government to turn recommendations into action.
24d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) international reserves stood at US$131.8 billion as at July 15, 2026, compared with US$132.6 billion as at the end of last month.
24d ago
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).
25d ago
GEORGE TOWN, July 21 (Bernama) – The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) today formalised its strategic partnership with six institutions of higher learning to strengthen the talent pipeline for Malaysia’s business events industry.
25d ago
KOTA KINABALU, July 21 (Bernama) -- Agrobank has introduced a shariah-compliant financing facility specifically designed to help paddy farmers nationwide finance their paddy cultivation operating costs in a more systematic, sustainable and inclusive manner.
25d ago
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.
26d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group aims to become the primary wealth management partner for affluent individuals across ASEAN through the introduction of CIMB Private Wealth, as rising incomes, urbanisation and intergenerational wealth transfers reshape demand for wealth advisory services across the region.
26d ago
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.