BNM’s International Reserves Rise To US$122 Bln As At Aug 15

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) rose to US$122 billion as of Aug 15, 2025, up from US$121.3 billion recorded on July 31, 2025.

AmBank Targets Loan Growth In Line With Industry, Aims FY2026 Net Profit To Exceed RM2 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank) expects its loan growth to keep pace with the industry at around 4 per cent this year, driven mainly by business banking and wholesale segments, while retail loans are expected to remain flat.

Cypark Secures Islamic Financing Facilities Of Up To RM1.3 Bln From MBSB Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Cypark Resources Bhd (Cypark) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Cypark Smart Technology Sdn Bhd have secured Islamic financing facilities worth up to RM1.3 billion from MBSB Bank Bhd.

AMMB Net Profit Rises To RM516 Mln In 1Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd's net profit rose to RM516.18 million in the first quarter ended June 30, 2025 from RM500.20 million in the same period a year ago. 

Adoption Of Digital Platforms Helped Sustain, Expand Microfinance Activities Since COVID-19 – Yunus

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) — The adoption of digital platforms has not only sustained but also expanded microfinance operations since the COVID-19 pandemic, said Grameen Bank founder Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus. 

FBM KLCI Futures Expected To Trade Higher Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade higher next week, according to an analyst.

Malaysia's Household Debt Manageable At 84.3 Pct Of GDP -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s household debt stands at about 84.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), a level deemed appropriate for the country’s economic conditions, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Rubber Market Closes Easier In Tandem With Regional Futures Market

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market extended its downtrend to close easier today in tandem with lower regional rubber futures markets and a stronger ringgit against the US dollar, said a dealer. 

Petronas Chemicals Shares Down Following Weaker 2Q 2025 Results

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) shares were lower following weaker results in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025) after reporting a net loss of RM1.08 billion compared with a net profit of RM777 million a year ago.

Net Fund Of RM42.17 Bln Disbursed To 1MDB Up To July 2025 For Debt Repayments, Company Commitments

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- A total net fund of RM42.17 billion has been channeled to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) to finance its debt repayments and meet its commitments as of July 31, 2025, the Finance Ministry (MoF) said.

GN Launches World’s Smallest Rechargeable Super Power Hearing Aid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- GN has introduced the ReSound Enzo IA, described as the world’s smallest rechargeable Super Power hearing aid, offering significant improvements in sound quality for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss.

Bangladesh Seeks More Malaysian Investment To Drive Sustainable, High-growth Economy -- Muhammad Yunus

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Bangladesh is seeking greater Malaysian investment to strengthen its economy and build a high-growth, sustainable future, said Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus.