Eco World Establishes RM2.0 Bln Rated Perpetual Sukuk Wakalah Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Eco World Perpetual Capital Bhd, has established a rated Perpetual Sukuk Wakalah Programme with a nominal value of RM2.0 billion.

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.

Foreign Investors Net Bought US$389.4 Mln Of Asian Equities Last Week - MBSB Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors continued to net buy Asian stocks for the second consecutive week, recording a net inflow of US$389.4 million, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Takes A Breather Despite Positive Market Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia took a breather on Friday, mirroring the subdued performance of regional markets, despite positive sentiment following the release of Malaysia’s second-quarter 2025 (2Q 2025) gross domestic product (GDP) data.

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.

AKPK Offers Free Financial Advisory Service For MHIT Policyholders Facing Premium Hikes

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) has introduced a free financial management service to assist policyholders affected by premium increases for their medical and health insurance and takaful (MHIT) plans.

TNB, CIMB, Visa, JuiceUP Roll Out Contactless EV Charging Nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem took another step forward today with the introduction of a simplified contactless payment system at selected EV charging stations nationwide.

MNRB's Net Profit Surges To Record High Of RM168.43 Mln In 1Q FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd posted a record-high net profit of RM168.43 million for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025 (1Q FY2026), up 82.7 per cent from RM92.20 million in the same quarter last year.

Takaful Malaysia Proposes RM1 Bln Tier 2 Subordinated Sukuk Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd (Takaful Malaysia) has proposed the establishment of a Tier 2 subordinated sukuk programme of up to RM1 billion in nominal value based on the shariah principle of wakalah bi al-istithmar.

SST Maintained Due To Broad Industry Understanding – MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The government is of the view that revenue collection under consumption tax through the Sales and Service Tax (SST) should be continued and can be further improved, as it is an existing tax that is already understood by the industry, traders, and the public.

HSBC Malaysia Unveils Enhanced Premier Service For Affluent Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- HSBC Malaysia has launched its all-new HSBC Premier service, designed for affluent and high-net-worth customers with an expanded suite of wealth, health, travel and international banking solutions. 

MOF Expects Malaysia's Economy To Grow Moderately In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to grow at a moderate pace in 2026 amid heightened global trade uncertainties and subdued external demand, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).