Malaysia’s Net Borrowings To Ease In 2026 As Fiscal Consolidation Deepens - CIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s net borrowings are expected to decline slightly in 2026 as further fiscal consolidation under the government’s medium-term fiscal strategy reduces the deficit to RM74.6 billion (2025: -RM76.7 billion), CIMB Investment Bank Bhd said.

Govt Debt Service Charges Expected To Increase To 16.3 Pct In 2025 -- MOF

By Anas Abu Hassan & K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s debt servicing charges (DSC) are projected to increase by 7.6 per cent to RM54.3 billion in 2025, accounting for 16.3 per cent of total revenue compared to a 9.0 per cent increase of RM50.5 billion or 15.6 per cent in 2024. 

Varia Proposes To Set Up RM3 Bln Sukuk Murabahah Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Varia Bhd plans to raise up to RM3 billion through the proposed issuance of Islamic medium term notes (IMTNs).

Budget 2026 Must Balance Fiscal Discipline And Sustainable Growth To Ensure Banking Sector Resilience

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 must strike the right balance between fiscal consolidation and growth-supportive measures to ensure resilience in the banking sector and the broader economy, said RHB Banking Group.

UOB Malaysia Prices RM455 Mln ASEAN Green Sri Sukuk Musharakah For ECRB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama)-- UOB Malaysia has successfully priced a RM455 million Islamic medium-term notes under Tranche 7 of EXSIM Capital Resources Bhd’s (ECRB) RM2 billion Sukuk Musharakah Programme, structured as an ASEAN Green SRI Sukuk Musharakah.

Ringgit, Emerging Currencies Poised To Gain As Greenback Weakens Amid US Shutdown

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Emerging market currencies, including the ringgit, are expected to benefit from a possible further weakening of the greenback amid economic uncertainty stemming from the US government shutdown.

RHB Bank Proposes RM5 Bln Multi-currency CP, Sukuk Programmes

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has proposed a multi-currency Commercial Papers Programme (CP Programme) and a multi-currency Islamic Commercial Papers Programme (Sukuk Murabahah Programme) with a combined limit of up to RM5 billion.

Malaysia's Capital Market At RM4.2 Trillion, 62 Pct Islamic -- SC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's capital market currently stands at RM4.2 trillion, with Islamic instruments making up around 62 per cent, said the Securities Commission (SC).

Finance Minister II Briefed On Labuan IBFC’s Strategic Development

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan today received a detailed briefing from the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) on the progress, achievements and future direction of the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC).

Bermaz Auto Raises RM130 Mln In Sukuk Wakalah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Bermaz Auto Bhd (BAuto) has issued a second tranche of Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTNs) worth RM130 million under its RM500 million Sukuk Wakalah programme and fully repaid a RM100 million Islamic Commercial Paper (ICP).

Aeon Credit Issues 10th Senior Sukuk Worth RM600 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd has issued its 10th senior sukuk with a nominal amount of RM600 million and a seven-year tenure.

WM Senibong Charts Growth With Four Major Townships In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Property developer WM Senibong Sdn Bhd is expanding its footprint in Johor through four master-planned townships with a combined gross development value (GDV) of over RM36 billion.