KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – Malaysia saw a significant rise in sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) sukuk issuances last year, reaching RM11.9 billion — an almost ninefold increase since its introduction in 2017— thanks to a supportive regulatory framework.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s third and current investment upcycle started in mid-2023, driven by a confluence of cyclical and structural factors, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) emphasised that structural reforms and policies must take precedence over excessive reliance on international reserves to manage currency fluctuations.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Implementing strategic and innovation-driven industrial policies, as well as labour market reforms, can increase household income by improving productivity, creating more job opportunities and ensuring fair compensation, says Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Enhanced security controls enabled the banking industry to avert over RM399 million in attempted fraudulent transactions in 2024, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) — Malaysia's economy is expected to expand by 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent in 2025, primarily driven by strong domestic demand and a robust investment landscape with exports expected to moderate amid heightened external uncertainties, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- AM Best, a global credit rating agency, has affirmed Australia’s Pacific International Insurance Pty Limited (Pacific) financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good), with a stable outlook.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Xenco Medical has been recognised once again as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2025 by Fast Company Magazine.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) has maintained a stable outlook on the Malaysian banking sector in 2025 despite external pressure.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's (PCG) olefins and derivatives (O&D) segment is expected to remain under pressure in the first quarter (1Q) of 2025, with plant utilisation projected to hover around 70 per cent, excluding the Pengerang Petrochemicals Complex (PPC), CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd said.
By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd, the country’s leading refined sugar producer, plans to transform its Tanjung Langsat factory in Johor into an export hub within the next two to three years.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Business Wire, the global leader in press release distribution, has launched its redesigned website, BusinessWire.com, delivering a high-performance platform for press releases with a modern design and enhanced user experience for news distributors and media professionals.
