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KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Increasing investment in research and development (R&D) is key to transforming Malaysia into a high-income and competitive nation, according to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) and Maybank Singapore Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cross-border business collaboration.
KUCHING, July 16 (Bernama) -- Sarawak inaugurated the sixth International Energy Week (IEW) 2025 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), reaffirming its pivotal role as a global leader in clean energy innovation amidst the worldwide shift towards sustainable energy.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) recent overnight policy rate (OPR) cut could create a more favourable lending environment and reinforce confidence for property buyers, according to PropertyGuru and iProperty Malaysia country manager Kenneth Soh.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- MBSB Group has officially rebranded MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MAIB) as MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB), effective July 10, 2025, as part of the group’s broader transformation and unified branding strategy.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Aeon Credit Service (M) Bhd has made its 10th issuance of sukuk wakalah under the Islamic commercial papers (ICP) programme today, with a total nominal amount of RM150 million and a 179-day tenure starting from July 14, 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s flagship financial technology (fintech) event MyFintech Week (MyFW) returns for its third edition from Aug 4-7, 2025, as the country assumes the ASEAN chairmanship, underscoring its commitment to regional cooperation in driving digital financial transformation.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA) has arranged a US$160 million senior unsecured loan for its Brazil-based client, BTG Pactual, marking another milestone in their long-standing relationship. (US$1=RM4.24)
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd has been upgraded from ‘A’ to ‘AA’ in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd today introduced Ar-Rahnu BIZ, a new shariah-compliant financing product designed specifically for registered companies (Sdn Bhd and enterprises) seeking quick access to capital of up to RM5 million, secured with gold as collateral.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The emergence of more ASEAN-based multinational corporations (MNCs) with strong ties to United States (US) companies could be key to navigating current economic challenges and shaping a new regional growth framework.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank) will lower its Standardised Base Rate (SBR), Base Lending Rate/Base Financing Rate (BLR/BFR) and Base Rate (BR) effective July 14, 2025.
