KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The lower Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) is expected to support homeownership affordability through reduced debt servicing costs, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's banking sector is well-positioned to navigate trade tensions and softer growth, driven by a strong labour market and stable household finances, said S&P Global Ratings.
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Act 2025 (RUUKP) is expected to be gazetted by the end of this year, providing a more comprehensive protection for consumers through the regulation of excessive charges and the enforcement of ethical debt collection practices.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) has called for targeted tax measures in Budget 2026, including corporate income tax rebates for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and a higher chargeable income threshold of RM1 million for the SME preferential 15 per cent rate.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- PBA Holdings Bhd's unit Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd (PBAPP) has successfully issued its inaugural sustainability sukuk wakalah in aggregate of RM300 million in nominal value under its sukuk wakalah programme.
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- As preparations for the upcoming Budget 2026 to be unveiled in October are underway, the government will also examine support mechanisms to strengthen housing reform, with a particular focus on expanding access to affordable housing, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Some may argue that the approved investments reported by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the foreign direct investment (FDI) figures from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) for the first half of 2025 (1H 2025) appear contradictory.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” (Superior) of Sompo Japan Insurance Inc (SJ) and its subsidiaries.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) for Bermuda’s INPEX Insurance Ltd (IIL), with a stable outlook.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Macau Insurance Company Limited (MIC).
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- CTOS Data Systems, Malaysia’s leading credit reporting agency and digital solutions provider, has entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with GB Gold Sdn Bhd to reinforce digital trust and strengthen customer protection on the GB Gold Platform.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Airwallex has achieved a rare hat-trick at the Asia FinTech Awards 2025, taking home Banking Tech of the Year, Best Employer of the Year, and Director of the Year—the only company this year to win three awards across such diverse categories.
