AmBank Targets Loan Growth In Line With Industry, Aims FY2026 Net Profit To Exceed RM2 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank) expects its loan growth to keep pace with the industry at around 4 per cent this year, driven mainly by business banking and wholesale segments, while retail loans are expected to remain flat.

StashAway Malaysia Eyes RM80 Mln In Investments Via Shariah Global Portfolios

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- StashAway Malaysia, a digital wealth management platform, is targeting RM80 million in investments within the next 12 months through its newly launched Shariah Global Portfolios, designed to offer Malaysians globally diversified Shariah-compliant investment solutions.

Ringgit Up Against Major Currencies, Holds Steady Against Greenback On Strong Trade Data

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against major currencies and held firm versus the US dollar at the close on Tuesday as Malaysia posted a stronger trade performance, returning to positive growth in July.

Malaysia's Trade Rebounds 3.8 Pct To RM265.92 Bln In July -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade performance returned to positive growth in July 2025, rebounding by 3.8 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM265.92 billion, the highest monthly trade value ever, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Exports To Key Markets To Sustain Growth Supported By E&E Demand -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) expects exports to key markets to record sustained growth going forward, supported by steady demand for electrical and electronics (E&E) products despite tariff challenges. 

Rising Cocoa Prices Spark Strong Return Potential For Growers -- LKM

KUCHING, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- World cocoa prices are currently on the rise, thus making the crop a commodity with high potential to generate lucrative returns.

SIC Eyes Long-Term Expansion After Return To Profitability - CEO

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) – After weathering the financial strain due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is charting a new growth trajectory, anchored by land monetisation, strategic investments and expanded commercial offerings.

Adoption Of Digital Platforms Helped Sustain, Expand Microfinance Activities Since COVID-19 – Yunus

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) — The adoption of digital platforms has not only sustained but also expanded microfinance operations since the COVID-19 pandemic, said Grameen Bank founder Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus. 

ASEAN Poised To Lead Global South In Low-carbon, Sustainable Growth -- Tengku Zafrul

SUBANG JAYA, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- ASEAN can set the benchmark for sustainable growth in the Global South if  policies, businesses, and people are aligned towards a low-carbon future, said the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

MNRB's Net Profit Surges To Record High Of RM168.43 Mln In 1Q FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd posted a record-high net profit of RM168.43 million for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025 (1Q FY2026), up 82.7 per cent from RM92.20 million in the same quarter last year.

SBAN, MBAN Ink Deal To Bolster Angel Investment Ecosystem In Sarawak

KUCHING, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation’s (SDEC) initiative, the Sarawak Business Angel Network (SBAN), today signed a memorandum of agreement with the Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN) to strengthen the angel investment ecosystem in the state.

Net Fund Of RM42.17 Bln Disbursed To 1MDB Up To July 2025 For Debt Repayments, Company Commitments

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- A total net fund of RM42.17 billion has been channeled to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) to finance its debt repayments and meet its commitments as of July 31, 2025, the Finance Ministry (MoF) said.