17h ago
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.
18h ago
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.
1d ago
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index extended its decline to close below the 1,600 support level as persistent foreign selling weighed on banking heavyweights, said an analyst.
1d ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashed
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) – The government’s financial exposure to Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has been reduced to zero following the completion of its RM5.2 billion financing facility, with the company expected to be fully self-financed going forward, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said.
4d ago
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The RM8 billion allocation to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) under Budget 2027 will be a key catalyst in propelling the country’s aviation and automotive industries into the next phase of growth.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Trading activity of banking counters on Bursa Malaysia remained subdued today as investors adopted a cautious stance, with uncertainty over the bond yield outlook weighing on market sentiment.
5d ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Persatuan Usahawan Wawasan Wanita Malaysia (WAWASANITA) has targeted RM15 million in bilateral trade with 15 countries within six months as it moves to translate diplomatic engagement into cross-border business opportunities for its members.
5d ago
By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil
JAKARTA, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Maybank Indonesia is considering the Malaysian ringgit for the next phase of its newly launched Fast Remittance service, with the country already on its list of potential destinations as the bank expands its international money transfer capabilities.
6d ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu & Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s index extended its winning streak to four consecutive days, ending higher on Wednesday, as bargain hunting continued in banking heavyweights, with the market remaining largely in positive territory throughout the trading session.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index remained in positive territory at mid-afternoon, supported by sustained buying interest in selected heavyweights led by transportation and logistics as well as banking stocks.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday, supported by persistent buying in selected heavyweights, led by plantation and healthcare counters.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, maintaining a cautious but positive tone, supported by continued bargain-hunting activities and resilient domestic fundamentals.