Six Banks Commit To Advancing Financial Facilitation In JS-SEZ -- Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Six banks signed a letter of intent (LOI) today with the Ministry of Economy, advancing financial facilitation to support the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), said Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

Two Or Fewer Fed Fund Rate Cuts In 2025, Ringgit To Stay 4.4-4.5 To US Dollar By December

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHBIB) expects two or fewer United States (US) Federal Fund Rate (FFR) cuts in September and December this year against its previous base case for three.

Gold Likely To Keep Rallying Until Next Year Amid Global Uncertainties -- UBS

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- UBS Investment Bank remains bullish on gold and expects the precious metal to continue to rally, likely until the second or third quarter of next year, amid global uncertainties. 

ETFs Enter 'Overdrive' In 2025, Trackinsight Survey Reveals

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Trackinsight, a global leader in exchange-traded fund (ETF) research and analytics, has released its Global ETF Survey 2025 Report, highlighting regional analysis covering major developments in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Abang Johari Hails Rimbunan Hijau Group’s Role In Sarawak’s Development

SIBU, May 13 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has praised Rimbunan Hijau Group (RH Group) for its enduring contributions to both the state and national economies as well as its strong alignment with Sarawak’s vision for sustainable and inclusive growth.

Taiwan Dollar Rally Heightens FX Risk For Life Insurers, AM Best Warns 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The Taiwan dollar’s rapid appreciation against the United States (US) dollar in recent days has raised foreign exchange (FX) risk concerns for the country’s life insurers, according to a new commentary from AM Best.

BNM's International Reserves Rise To US$118.7 Bln As At April 30

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserves expanded to US$118.70 billion as at April 30, 2025, from US$118.40 billion on April 15, 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Alliance Islamic Bank's AZAM Programme Channels RM450,000 Financing To 103 Asnaf Entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The Alliance Islamic Bank Zakat Microfinancing Programme (AZAM), launched in December 2023 in collaboration with Lembaga Zakat Selangor and Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia, has chanelled financing amounting to RM450,000 to 103 asnaf micro-entrepreneurs.

MATRADE Expanding Emerging Market Export Presence With RM50 Mln Boost

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is expanding Malaysia’s export presence in emerging markets, following the government’s RM50 million allocation for its global trade diversification strategy.

Govt's Boost To SJPP Guarantee Schemes Timely, Execution Crucial - SBF

KUCHING, May 6 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to raise guarantees under the Business Financing Guarantee Scheme (SJPP) by RM1 billion is a timely move to strengthen business confidence and enhance liquidity among Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Malaysia Will Continue To Focus On New Markets, Allocate Funds To Explore New Markets -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to focus on new markets while exploring non-traditional markets to ensure the country’s economic and trade interests remain strong, said Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Economists Lower Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast To 4.5 Pct, Remain Confident In Economy's Resilience

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Economists revised downwards Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.5 per cent due to the debilitating tariffs implemented by the United States (US), but remained confident in the economy’s resilience.