OCBC Cuts Malaysia’s 2025 GDP Forecast To 4.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd has revised Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2025 to 4.3 per cent from 4.5 per cent on a weaker external demand outlook. 

Pernas Appoints Nor Azam As New Chief Executive Officer

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Nasional Bhd (Pernas) has appointed Datuk Nor Azam M. Taib as its new chief executive officer (CEO) effective today.

OCBC Bank Offers Loan Relief To Customers Affected By Putra Heights Fire

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd, along with its Islamic banking arm OCBC Al-Amin Bank Bhd, is urging customers impacted by the recent fire at Putra Heights to contact the bank for possible relief or restructuring of their loans and financing schemes.

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.

OCBC Bank Launches First Premier Private Client Centre In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd has officially launched its flagship OCBC Premier Private Client Centre to double its premier client base in the country within five years.

Banks Extend Assistance To Flood-affected Customers In Sabah, Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Various banks, including Public Bank Bhd, Hong Leong Bank Bhd, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Bhd and OCBC Bank (M) Bhd, have come forward to offer assistance to their loan and financing customers who are affected by the floods in Sabah and Sarawak.

Malaysia's GDP Growth Likely To Remain Resilient At 4.5 Pct In 2025 - OCBC

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to remain resilient at 4.5 per cent in 2025 compared to 5.2 per cent in 2024, driven by strong export performance and sustained domestic demand, said OCBC senior ASEAN economist Lavanya Venkateswaran.

MSME Hub To Be Established In Sabah And Sarawak Next Year - KUSKOP

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) hub will be established in Sabah and Sarawak next year to provide entrepreneurs in both states with better access to business information.

BNM's OPR Hold Signals Positive Outlook For Investment Growth - Economists

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate at 3.00 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year reflects the central bank’s support for domestic economic growth.

US Tariffs On China To Have Mixed Impact On ASEAN Economies -- OCBC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Potential US tariffs of up to 60 per cent on Chinese exports could have a mixed impact on ASEAN economies, creating medium-term growth opportunities for the ASEAN-6 region, which includes Malaysia, said OCBC Global Markets Research.

Malaysia Set To Meet 4.3 Pct Fiscal Deficit Target In 2024 -- OCBC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- OCBC Global Market Research sees Malaysia meeting its fiscal deficit target of 4.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) this year and expects the government to target an even narrower deficit of between 3.5 and 3.8 per cent in 2025.

George Lee Lap Wah Appointed As OCBC Bank And OCBC Al-Amin Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) – OCBC Bank has appointed George Lee Lap Wah as the chairman of OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd and OCBC Al-Amin Bank Bhd (OCBC Al-Amin) effective today.