Over 10,000 SARA Business Partner Shops As Of Jan 26 -- Liew 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) — Business partners under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme has risen to 10,447 shops nationwide as of Jan 26, 2026 against 700 in 2024, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

BNPL Loans Reach RM4.9 Bln As At Dec 31, 2025 – MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Outstanding ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) loans in Malaysia stood at RM4.9 billion as at Dec 31, 2025, accounting for 0.3 per cent of the country’s total household debt, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said.

Malaysia IPO Market Tops Southeast Asia By Volume In 2025 -- Deloitte

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's initial public offering (IPO) market topped Southeast Asia by volume, with 59 IPOs raising US$1.4 billion (2024: 55 IPOs raising US$1.6 billion), mainly through the ACE Market (US$1 = RM3.96).

PGF Capital's 3Q Net Profit Eases To RM4.56 Mln Due To MTM Unrealised Loss, Forex Loss

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Main Market-listed insulation producer PGF Capital Bhd's net profit eased to RM4.56 million for the third quarter (3Q) ended Nov 30, 2025, from RM6.24 million in the same quarter in 2024.

Exsim Hospitality Bags RM21.9 Mln Mixed Commercial Interior Fit-out Job

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Exsim Hospitality Bhd (EHB) has bagged a RM21 million contract to carry out interior fit-out works for a 50-storey mixed commercial development here. 

Eco-Shop's Net Profit Rose By 15.5 Pct To RM61.89 Mln In 2Q FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd’s net profit rose to RM61.89 million in the second quarter financial year ended Nov 30, 2025 (2Q FY2026) from RM53.60 million, representing an increase of 15.5 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y).

Selangor Collected RM3.021 Bln In State Revenue For 2025 - MB

SHAH ALAM, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government recorded state revenue collection of RM3.021 billion in 2025, thus recording a consistent increase for five consecutive years, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

Austrian Firms Looking To Expand Hydropower Cooperation In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Austrian companies are keen to expand cooperation in hydropower development with Malaysia, offering advanced technology and expertise to support Putrajaya’s ambitious renewable energy (RE) goals and to meet rising electricity demand from sectors such as data centres.

Economic Confidence Lifts Ringgit Versus US Dollar, Major Currencies At The Close Today

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit broke through the key psychological level of 4.00 against the US dollar, touching a more than seven-year high of 3.9992 earlier today, buoyed by a robust outlook for Malaysia’s economy, easing geopolitical tensions, and the decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate.

Insurance, Takaful Industry Publishes Reference Price Guide For Private Healthcare Services

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The insurance and takaful industry has published a reference guide on price ranges for common private healthcare services in Malaysia.

Japan’s Meiji Yasuda Credit Ratings Affirmed Superior - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “aa-” (Superior) of Japan’s Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company (Meiji Yasuda).

Xsolla Integrates Paidy, Boosts Japan Gaming Payment Options

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announced a significant expansion of its payment solutions in Japan through a new integration with Paidy, the country’s leading Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) service.