By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Bill 2025, which provides broader consumer protection by regulating excessive fees and through the practice of ethical debt collection, is expected to take effect in the first quarter of 2026, the Consumer Credit Oversight Board (CCOB) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The Finance Ministry (MoF) said Malaysia’s overall external debt risk remains manageable, supported by a favourable maturity and currency profile.
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy remains stable and resilient despite various global challenges, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit remained broadly stable against the US dollar with a marginal appreciation of 0.05 per cent in the third quarter (3Q) of 2025 and a year-to-date (YTD) appreciation of 8.2 per cent as of Nov 12, 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (MPC) said the tariffs imposed by the United States have not affected the input costs of oil palm plantations in Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's property sector is set for a major digital transformation as the government accelerates the rollout of trusted digital infrastructure to enhance transparency, compliance and resilience.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The revised Fair Treatment of Financial Consumers (FTFC) policy document will enable financial service providers (FSP) to take appropriate action to understand vulnerable consumers better and provide the necessary assistance, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) spokesperson.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Fraser and Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) plans to expand its product range to include butter, cream, and yoghurt, viewing these as additional opportunities beyond fresh milk, depending on the success of the F&N AgriValley.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) amounted to US$123.8 billion as at Oct 31, 2025, compared to US$123.4 billion as at Oct 15, 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- MyTech Group Bhd has undertaken a proposed diversification of its existing business and that of its subsidiaries (group) to include moneylending activities.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The government stressed that loans to cover current operating expenses have never occurred, rather every loan is made for the purpose of developing the country's future, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Blackstone has appointed Laura Coady, a top figure in the securitised markets, as the Global Head of Collateralised Loan Obligations (CLOs) and European Head of Liquid Credit Strategies (LCS) at Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI).
