Funding Societies Secures 3rd HSBC facility, Surpassing RM436 Mln In Total Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Funding Societies, Southeast Asia’s largest digital finance platform for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), has secured a third credit facility with HSBC under its ASEAN Growth Fund, raising its total credit facilities from HSBC to over US$100 million (RM436 million).

IHH Completes Acquisition Of Island Hospital In Penang For Nearly RM4 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- IHH Healthcare Bhd (IHH) has completed the acquisition of Island Hospital, a 600-bed facility in Penang, for an equity consideration of about RM3.9 billion.

Kita Peduli mySalam Carnival Draws 5,000 Visitors

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The Kita Peduli mySalam Carnival held at a shopping centre in Klang today received a positive response, attracting 5,000 visitors, according to Great Eastern Takaful Berhad (GETB) in a statement.

Plantation Rally, FOMC Rate Cut To Balance Volatility Ahead Of US Election Results 

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Expectations of continued interest in plantation stocks amid rising crude palm oil price and the US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut are set to counterbalance potential election-related fluctuations, stabilising Bursa Malaysia’s performance next week.

IMF Sees Robust 4.6 Pct growth For ASEAN In 2024, Revises Upward Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Growth for countries in ASEAN is forecast to be at a robust 4.6 per cent this year and 4.7 per cent in 2025, largely supported by strong domestic demand and exports, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday.

Bursa Malaysia 3Q Net Profit Rises 42 Pct To RM85.7 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd's net profit for the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2024, increased by 41.9 per cent to RM85.74 million from RM60.41 million in the same period last year.

Budget 2025 Maintains Gradual Fiscal Consolidation Approach - Fitch Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Budget 2025 reaffirms a commitment towards gradual fiscal consolidation from a high debt level compared with peers, according to Fitch Ratings. 

PAMB, UNIMAS Jointly Host Sarawak Grads Financial Convention

KUCHING, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd (PAMB), in partnership with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), recently hosted the Sarawak Graduate Financial Convention to improve financial literacy among graduates, aiming to positively impact their lives.

BNM's International Reserves At US$119.6 Bln As At Oct 15, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserves stood at US$119.6 billion (US$1=RM4.30) as at Oct 15, 2024, compared to US$119.7 billion on Sept 30, 2024.

TNB’s Solid Financial Footing Critical For Its Service To The Rakyat

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- For a utility company such as Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), a solid financial position, underpinned by a healthy balance sheet, low debt, and strong cash flow, enables it to allocate capital towards infrastructure upgrades, research and development, and operational improvements that benefit end consumers.

Govt Expected To Continue Fiscal Consolidation Measures To Reduce Debt

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to continue its fiscal consolidation measures as part of the debt management strategy following the reported decrease in new debt, which is forecast to fall to RM80 billion by 2025.

Budget 2025 Focused On Sustainable Development, Talent Growth, Strategic Investments

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The allocation of RM421 billion under the MADANI Budget 2025 will set a strong foundation for revitalising the economy, driving positive change and ensuring the well-being of Malaysians, Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB) president and chief executive officer Datuk Idzham Mohd Hashim said.