Financial Sector Receives 2.3 MLN Complaints Over Last 5 Years -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The financial industry received around 2.3 million complaints over the past five years, 98 per cent of which were related to the banking sector and the rest insurance and takaful-related.

SC Ready To Collaborate to Develop Malaysia As Innovative, Responsible Digital Finance Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is ready to work with all relevant agencies, including Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to further develop Malaysia as an innovative and responsible digital finance hub, said SC chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.

Malaysia’s Economic Renaissance Offers Immense Potential For Investors -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic outlook for 2024 and beyond is increasingly positive as the country emerges as a beacon of growth and resilience in Southeast Asia, bolstered by its ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025.

Malaysia's GDP Growth Likely To Remain Resilient At 4.5 Pct In 2025 - OCBC

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to remain resilient at 4.5 per cent in 2025 compared to 5.2 per cent in 2024, driven by strong export performance and sustained domestic demand, said OCBC senior ASEAN economist Lavanya Venkateswaran.

Ringgit Weakens Against Us Dollar At The Close

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the close today on lack of buying momentum. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Heavy Foreign Selling

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up early gains to end at an intraday low on Thursday due to massive foreign selling, and bucking the regional trend in the process.

Gradual Salary Adjustment Could Strengthen Malaysia's Credit Profile - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- A gradual salary increase will not lead to excessive inflationary pressures, UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan said. 

Innovation In Focus: AM Best To Present At 18th India Rendezvous

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- AM Best Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Andrea Keenan, is set to deliver a presentation titled “Innovation is in Insurance’s DNA” at the 18th India Rendezvous, scheduled for Jan 20 to 22 at the JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu in Mumbai, India.

ASEAN+3 Working Committee Meeting Outlines ASEAN's 2025 Main Economic Priorities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The First Meeting of the ASEAN+3 Working Committee has agreed to set the Priority Economic Deliverables (PEDs) for ASEAN 2025, which include increasing access to sustainable and fair climate transition financing, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Bursa Malaysia Reverses Early Gains To End Lower Ahead Of US CPI Data

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed its early gains to close broadly lower, with over 900 stocks in the red, reflecting the continuous lack of confidence across the market.

Higher Wages, Minimum Wage Hike Drive Property Demand, Affordability This Year - Hong Leong Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Higher wages for civil servants and the introduction of a higher minimum wage remained key factors in catalysing demand and raising affordability for properties across the country this year, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Weaker On Continued Selling

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the midday session lower as decliners surged past gainers amid weak market sentiment and persistent selling in index-linked counters.