Labuan FSA, Labuan Corporation Urged To Boost Economic Spillover

LABUAN, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) and Labuan Corporation (LC) must collaborate closely to strengthen the island's economy and ensure the benefits reach the local community, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa said.  

MoF Approves Digital Banking Licence To YTL Digital Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has approved the issuance of a digital banking licence to YTL Digital Bank Bhd, a joint venture between YTL Digital Capital Sdn Bhd and Sea Ltd.

FBM KLCI Rebounds On Bargain Hunting In Banking, Telco Stocks

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) recovered from yesterday's losses to close marginally higher on Friday, driven by bargain hunting in banking and telecommunications stocks, despite the downbeat performance in regional bourses.

MIDF Positive On Banking Sector, Expects Robust Earnings For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian banking sector is expected to have robust earnings in 2025, supported by solid gross loan growth and stable asset quality, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd. 

JS-SEZ To Drive Greater Economic Integration, Create More Jobs -- Maybank 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreements will drive greater economic integration, catalysing growth and promoting greater economic participation between the two countries.

Kenanga IB: Banking Sector Loan Growth Projected At 6.0 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking loan growth is projected at 6.0 per cent in 2025 amid uncertainties in foreign trade policies, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB). 

KSI Forecasts Malaysia's Economic Growth At 4.9 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic growth is expected to moderate to 4.9 per cent in 2025, slightly above the official target range of 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent, taking into account the impact of domestic policies and external challenges, said KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific (KSI).

Private Non-financial Sector Credit Growth Up 5.2 Pct In November

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Credit to the private non-financial sector grew by 5.2 per cent in November versus 5.1 per cent in October 2024, driven mainly by higher growth in corporate bonds (3.8 per cent; October 2024: 2.6 per cent), according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

ASEAN Countries Can Emulate Malaysia To Include Sustainability In Renewed Trade Deals

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economies can emulate Malaysia’s move to renew some of its bilateral trade deals with partner countries to include sustainability elements and the changing dynamics of the global investment landscape.

Bank Islam Surpasses RM4 Bln Green Financing Target, Well Ahead Of 2025 Goal

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (Bank Islam) achieved a significant milestone by surpassing its initial target of RM4 billion in green financing, achieving RM4.8 billion in September 2024, well ahead of its 2025 goal.

FBM KLCI Higher At Midday, Tracking Key Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, supported by positive cues from Wall Street and regional markets.

Renewed Buying Interest Lifts FBM KLCI To Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) staged a rebound from last Friday’s losses to close higher today, underpinned by renewed buying interest in banking stocks, in line with the mostly positive regional market performance, said an analyst.