MyCIF Surpasses RM 1 Bln Co-investment Mark 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Co-Investment Fund (MyCIF) total co-investments have reached RM1.19 billion as of end-2024 since its inception, with RM264 million invested in 2024 alone.

AEON Credit Issues 10th Sukuk Wakalah Of RM150 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Aeon Credit Service (M) Bhd has made its 10th issuance of sukuk wakalah under the Islamic commercial papers (ICP) programme today, with a total nominal amount of RM150 million and a 179-day tenure starting from July 14, 2025.

Financial Aid Programmes To Support B40, SST To Drive Economic Stability -- Economists

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Salary increases, along with the expansion of recipients and higher allocations under the public assistance programme, are expected to cushion the short-term impact of rising prices following the expansion of the Sales and Service Tax (SST).

microLEAP Disburses RM350 Mln In SME Financing In 1h 2025, Mulls Expansion Into Indonesia, Philippines

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Shariah-compliant peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platform microLEAP is drawing attention, having not only disbursed a commendable RM350 million in funding to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the first half of this year, but has also maintained the lowest default rate among all P2P operators in Malaysia at a mere 0.42 per cent.

PGB Restores Gas Supply To Key Areas Following Bypass Pipeline Completion

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- PETRONAS Gas Bhd (PGB) has fully restored natural gas supply to Batu Tiga, Shah Alam, and Connaught Bridge following the successful commissioning of its newly constructed bypass pipeline on July 1, 2025.

Fiscal Consolidation Pays Off For Malaysia; US Dollar Seen On Weaker Path

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fiscal consolidation efforts are beginning to bear fruit, with measures to narrow the fiscal deficit and reduce government debt gaining traction despite criticism, signalling a positive outlook for the country’s sovereign credit ratings.

Bank Muamalat Advances Islamic Finance To Drive Socioeconomic Growth In Sabah

TAWAU, July 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad is advancing Islamic finance to drive socioeconomic development through various social finance initiatives, said its president and chief executive officer, Khairul Kamarudin.

Bank Rakyat Taps Neurogine n2Tap To Boost MSME Digital Transformation

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, July 2 (Bernama) – Neurogine Sdn Bhd’s flagship product, Neurogine n2Tap, has been adopted by Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) as part of the bank’s i‑MerchantRAKYAT initiative.

HLIB Sees BNM Cutting OPR By 25 Bps In 2H 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain a cautious stance and cut the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points in the second half of 2025, Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) said, citing mixed monetary signals, persistent trade policy uncertainty, and subdued inflation.

CIMB Pledges RM200 Mln Under ‘Kita Bagi Jadi Komuniti’ To Boost Financial And Digital Literacy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd today announced a commitment of RM200 million over the next five years (2026 to 2030) under its “Kita Bagi Jadi Komuniti” (KBJK) platform to advance customers and society.

BSN Micro MADANI Carnival An Initiative To Boost Malaysian Micro Entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) — The launch of Bank Simpanan Nasional's (BSN) Micro MADANI Carnival at Pasar Payang, Kuala Terengganu is an inclusive, community-focused initiative to empower micro-entrepreneurs and to support local economic growth.

Time For Malaysia To Lead In Research And Innovation In Islamic Economics - INCEIF University

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) --  INCEIF University has called on Malaysia to lead global  research and innovation in Islamic economics, building on its established reputation as a leader in Islamic finance.