MBSB Keeps 'Neutral' Call On Banking Sector As Headwinds Persist

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd has maintained a “neutral” call on the banking sector as headwinds persist, while tailwinds vary on a case-by-case basis, with the market continuing to watch this week’s key economic data release.

MBSB expected a drag from net interest margin compression, with non-inte

Doppa Welcomes RM1.4 Bln Allocation For Oil Palm Replanting Under 13MP

KUCHING, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Dayak Oil Palm Planters Association (Doppa) said the federal government’s allocation of RM1.4 billion for oil palm replanting under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is a timely move to rejuvenate ageing plantations, particularly for independent smallholders in the state.

Over 160,000 BNPL Users Have RM121.8 Mln In Overdue Debt - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- A total of 168,967 'Buy Now Pay Later' (BNPL) account holders, or 2.6 per cent of the total 6.5 million users, had outstanding balances as at June 30, 2025, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Yinson Completes FPSO Atlanta Loan Buy-out From Brava For US$257.4 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhd's unit, Yinson Production, has completed the buy-out of the project loan related to the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel 'Atlanta' from Brava Energia S.A. for a total cash consideration of approximately US$257.4 million, including accrued interest.

BNPL Still Under Control, Regulatory Measures Enhanced To Protect Consumers -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) facilities remain under control, but regulatory measures are being strengthened to protect consumers through the Consumer Credit Act 2025 (CCA).

US Cuts Tariff On Malaysia To 19 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has imposed a reduced tariff of 19 per cent on Malaysian imports, effective Aug 8, 2025.

IATA Records 2.6 Pct Growth In Global Passenger Demand In June 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recorded a 2.6 per cent increase in total global passenger demand for June 2025.

BNM: Headline Inflation Down To 1.1 Pct, Core Inflation Unchanged In June 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation eased further to 1.1 per cent in June 2025 from 1.2 per cent in May, while core inflation remained unchanged at 1.8 per cent, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserve Assets At US$120.61 Bln As Of End-June 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$120.61 billion (US$1= RM4.23) as of end-June 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$1.21 billion, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Boomi Brings AI-driven Data Integration Onshore In Australia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Boomi, the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered automation leader, has announced the local availability of its Data Integration from within an Australian data centre, delivering faster, more secure data movement aligned with national regulations.

UEM Sunrise Completes RM500 Mln Islamic Medium-term Notes Issuance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- UEM Sunrise Bhd has completed the issuance of Islamic medium-term notes (IMTNs) worth RM500 million under its existing IMTN programme.

PT Bank CIMB Niaga Reports Consolidated Pre-Tax Profit Of IDR4.4 Trillion In 1H2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk has reported an unaudited consolidated pre-tax profit of IDR4.4 trillion in the first half of 2025 ended June 30, 2025 (1H2025), translating to an earnings per share of IDR137.43