ASEAN Currencies Seen Strengthening This Year As US Dollar Weakens

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 (Bernama) -- ASEAN currencies are expected to appreciate further this year as global investors diversify away from heavy US exposures, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) today.

Strengthen Corporate Remittance Procedures In Line With AMLATFPUAA - Expert

By Sevagamy Nythiananthan

KUALA LUMPUR, 31 May (Bernama) -- Malaysian financial institutions should strengthen their due diligence procedures for corporate remittances in line with existing regulations under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLATFPUAA) 2001.

BNM: Malaysia's International Reserves Assets At US$118.70 Bln As Of End-April

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's international reserve assets amounted to US$118.70 billion (US$1= RM4.21) as of end-April, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$1.75 billion, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

ASEAN Green Initiatives Can Generate Additional US$300 Bln By 2030 - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- ASEAN could generate an additional US$300 billion annually in green revenues and unlock up to US$1.5 trillion in new value by 2030 with advancing green investments and cross-border collaboration in regional power grids, carbon markets, and clean energy incentives  (US$1=RM4.23).

From Passionate Hobby To Career: Logeswaran To Continue Growing Ornamental Fish Business

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- A passion for keeping ornamental fish, which began at the age of 10, served as the starting point for the success of Logeswaran Arumugam, 38, who now runs a modern and exclusive aquarium under his company, SLF Pearl Capital Sdn Bhd.

BNM Imposes Penalties On Four Financial Institutions For Regulatory Breaches

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has imposed an administrative monetary penalty on four banks, namely Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB), HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd, HSBC Amanah Malaysia Bhd and Maybank Islamic Bhd for various breaches of financial regulations.

Gold Futures End Lower On Stronger US Dollar

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Tuesday due to a stronger United States (US) dollar, said an analyst.

Quadria Capital Closes US$1.07 Bln Fund To Drive Healthcare Investments In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Quadria Capital has announced the final close of its Fund III with US$1.07 billion in total commitments, significantly exceeding its original US$800 million target. (US$1=RM4.20)

PM Anwar: Malaysian Banks’ Presence In Laos Reflects Strong Investor Confidence

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The presence of four major Malaysian banks in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) reflects strong investor confidence in the country’s political stability and attractive policies, particularly the way the central bank manages its financial institutions, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Affin-AMMB Merger Will Be Dilutive Due To Significant New Shares Issuance - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects the potential merger between Affin Bank Bhd and AMMB Holdings Bhd to entail significant issuance of new shares, which will likely be quite dilutive.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Mixed

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed mixed today amid the absence of fresh leads.  

Sidra Capital Joins Malaysia's Bursa Suq Al-Sila’ To Boost Islamic Finance Reach

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Sidra Capital has officially become a commodity trading participant on Bursa Suq Al-Sila’ (BSAS), Malaysia’s premier Islamic commodity trading platform.