Govt's Investment Injection In Sapura Energy 'A Beacon Of Hope' For Vendors

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The government’s RM1.1 billion investment in Sapura Energy Bhd (SEB) is a crucial lifeline for vendors grappling with severe cash flow challenges due to outstanding payments, amounting to approximately more than RM10 million, offering a much-needed boost to the local oil and gas ecosystem.

Ringgit To Remain Defensive Next Week, Trading Within 4.43-4.44 Range Against Greenback

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain defensive within the 4.43-4.44 range against the US dollar next week, as cautious investor sentiment continues to strengthen demand for the greenback as a safe-haven currency, said an analyst.

Malaysians Could Lose Up To RM3.3 Bln Annually In Forex Hidden Fees By 2029 -- Wise

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysians could lose up to RM3.3 billion annually by 2029 if foreign exchange (forex) hidden fees are left unchecked, according to new research commissioned by Wise.

Investment In Sapura Energy By MDH To Repay Local Vendors - PNB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The investment by Malaysia Development Holding Sdn Bhd (MDH) in Sapura Energy Bhd (SEB) will be exclusively used to repay local vendors, without benefitting any existing SEB shareholders or financial creditors, said Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB).

Maintenance Fees: A Snowball That Can Trigger An Avalanche

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The issue of unpaid maintenance fees is a snowballing crisis, that, if unaddressed, can escalate into a major threat to property value and living conditions.

Majority Of Local Banks Hold Above-Average ESG Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Majority of Malaysian banks have environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) ratings that surpass average benchmarks, aligning well with international standards and rivaling those of Singapore banks, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday On Selling Pressure

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday on selling pressure in selected utilities, plantation, telecommunications, and media stocks.

H2O.ai Launches First Model Risk Management Framework For GenAI In Regulated Industries

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Leader in open-source generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), H2O.ai, has unveiled the industry's first Model Risk Management (MRM) framework for GenAI.

Malaysian Banks To See Moderate Profit Growth In 2025 On Steady Loan Expansion -- RAM Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysian banks will likely see moderate profit growth this year, underpinned by steady loan expansion and still-benign loan provisioning expenses.

Planto Wins ADB’s Award, Empowering Southeast Asia’s SMEs With AI-driven Financial Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Planto, a Hong Kong-headquartered fintech company, has been recognised as a winner of the AI for SMEs Challenge by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Ringgit Climbs 170 Pips Versus Greenback In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its positive run against the US dollar today as a result of a weakening greenback following greater uncertainties on the US government’s import tariffs that led to weak business and consumer sentiment, an analyst said. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On US Tariff Concerns, CI Down 1.0 Pct

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower for a fourth consecutive day today in tandem with the weak regional market performance on trade war concerns following the United States’ (US) confirmation of its tariff imposition on Mexico, Canada and China, effective today.