LPPSA Boosts Funding Strategy Via Rated Sukuk Programme, Supporting Govt's fiscal Aspiration

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- The Public Sector Home Financing Board (LPPSA) is set to make history by launching its first-rated sukuk programme next year, a strategic move aimed at expanding its funding ecosystem while supporting the government’s efforts in prudently managing the country’s liabilities. 

Malaysia’s Economy Resilient Despite Floods, Cyclone Senyar - Moody's

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is likely to remain largely protected from major disruption, as the country’s manufacturing base has been mostly unaffected by the recent floods and Cyclone Senyar, according to Moody’s Ratings.

Vietnam’s Bao Minh Insurance Credit Ratings Affirmed By AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good) and the Vietnam National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of Bao Minh Insurance Corporation (BMI).

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings For Bermuda’s NEWGT Reinsurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (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 Bermuda’s NEWGT Reinsurance Company Ltd (NEWGT).

Ringgit Opens Stronger At RM4.10 Vs Greenback

By Karina Imran & Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer on Friday at around RM4.10 to the US dollar, with improving fiscal conditions supporting investor sentiment toward the local currency.

Targeted Subsidy Doesn't Increase National Debt, Savings Up To RM4 Bln Per Year -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The implementation of targeted subsidy does not increase national debt, but rather an important strategy to reduce long-term liabilities, stabilise the fiscal position and strengthen investor confidence in Malaysia’s economic prospects.

BUDI95: 13.9 Mln Enjoyed Petrol Subsidy Programme, With RM5.16 Bln In Sales As Of Nov 30 -- Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- More than 84 per cent of 16.5 million eligible Malaysians, or 13.9 million, have enjoyed the RON95 petrol price of RM1.99 per litre under the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) programme as of Nov 30, 2025, according to Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Govt Committed To Further Reducing New Debt In 2025 At RM75 Bln -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to further reducing new debt in 2025, projected at about RM75 billion, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Not Obligated Under ART To Fulfil US$240 Bln In Commercial Commitments Or Invest US$70 Bln In US -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is not obligated to carry out US$240 billion in commercial purchases or US$70 billion in investments in the United States under the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

KWAP Appoints Abdul Hakim Amir Zainol As New CFO

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) has appointed Abdul Hakim Amir Zainol as its new chief financial officer (CFO) effective Nov 12,  2025.

Federal Govt Liabilities At RM390.4 Bln As Of End-June 2025 -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The federal government's total liabilities are RM390.4 billion as of the end of June 2025 compared to RM384.8 billion at the end of 2024.

Malaysia’s Services Account Surplus Marks Stronger Economic Rebound -- Perdasama

By Thivyamalini Ramalu

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The government’s recent achievement of a services account surplus marks a stronger momentum of recovery for Malaysia’s economy, driven by fiscal discipline, targeted subsidy measures, and more deliberate economic restructuring.