Foreign Investors Turn Net Buyers Of US$996 Mln In Asian Markets Last Week - MBSB Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors turned net buyers in Asian markets last week, reversing the previous week’s outflow, recording an inflow of US$996 million (US$1=RM4.23), with Taiwan recording the highest purchases in the region.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Retain Uptrend Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is likely to retain its constructive bias into next week, with potential upside breakout above the 1,560 level, said an analyst.

Government Mulls Raising Tobacco Tax — Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The government is considering a proposal to raise the tobacco tax rate, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday.

TOMICA x Initial D Collab Brings Iconic Street Racing To Die-cast Collectors

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- In a high-octane celebration of nostalgia and fandom, TOMY Company Ltd has unveiled a collaboration between its adult-targeted "tomica PREMIUM unlimited" line and the legendary Japanese street racing manga "Initial D", which marks its 30th anniversary in 2025.

Bank Muamalat And Takaful Malaysia Introduce Malaysia’s First Cyber Takaful Protection

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd, in a strategic collaboration with Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Am Bhd (Takaful Malaysia Am), have introduced Malaysia’s first Cyber Takaful Protection available from as low as RM14.80 per year.

Local Retailers Extend Buying Streak, Records Net Equity Inflow Of RM114.4 Mln -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysian retailers continued their net buying activities on Bursa Malaysia for the fourth consecutive week last week, posting a net equity inflow of RM114.4 million, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Avoid Falling Prey To SARA Aid Registration Scam -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has urged the public not to be deceived by fraud or scam inviting them to register for the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) appreciation initiative announced by the MADANI government, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. 

PT Bank CIMB Niaga Reports Consolidated Pre-Tax Profit Of IDR4.4 Trillion In 1H2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk has reported an unaudited consolidated pre-tax profit of IDR4.4 trillion in the first half of 2025 ended June 30, 2025 (1H2025), translating to an earnings per share of IDR137.43

IGB REIT Net Profit Rises To RM92.51 Mln In Second Quarter On Higher Rental Income

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- IGB Real Estate Investment Trust’s net profit rose to RM92.51 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025), compared to RM81.55 million in the same period a year ago.

Govt's RM100 Cash Aid To Spur Spending, Benefit Small Traders - Consultant

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The government’s RM100 one-off cash assistance is expected to generate a significant ripple effect for local economies, particularly benefiting small traders, wet market operators and neighbourhood retailers across the country.

New Cost Adjustment Mechanism Ensures More Transparency In Electricity Tariff Reviews - Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The Automatic Fuel Adjustment (AFA), the new adjustment mechanism for electricity tariffs in Peninsular Malaysia, is aimed at ensuring tariff reviews are more transparent and in line with the global fuel market reality, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

BMI Maintains Positive Outlook For Consumer Spending In Malaysia Over 2025, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch solutions company, has maintained its broadly positive outlook for consumer spending in Malaysia over 2025, with the country’s healthy macroeconomic outlook driving real-term growth in household incomes.