ATR Sets Sights On Supporting Malaysia’s Green Aviation Goals

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The French-Italian turboprop aircraft maker ATR is ready to help Malaysia and ASEAN operators meet their environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals as it continues to lead the regional aviation sector in sustainable operations.

Islamic Finance Must Evolve To Stay Competitive - Bursa Malaysia CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) – The growth of Islamic finance will be driven by greater connectivity across asset classes, geographies and generations -- and not just by compliance -- as a generational shift in investor demographics brings in younger, digital-native and value-conscious investors.

Malaysian Rubber Industry Must Set New ESG Benchmarks – Chan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s rubber industry must not only meet global standards but set new benchmarks to remain competitive in high-value markets, said Plantation and Commodities Deputy Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

Banks, Fintech Players Step Up Cross-border Expansion And Collaboration In ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Financial institutions and financial technology (fintech) players are intensifying their focus on expanding across ASEAN, adopting tailored strategies to strengthen their presence in the region’s digital financial services landscape.

Malaysia Plans Specific Water Tariff For Data Centres, Pushes Use Of Recycled Water

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government is working with state regulators to introduce a specific water tariff for data centres and heavy industrial users, while encouraging the adoption of recycled water and district cooling systems to reduce the strain on clean water resources.

Regulators Must Have Integrity, Be Facilitative To Create Value And Grow Capital Market -- SC

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Market regulators must have integrity and be facilitative to be able to create value, grow the capital markets and address future challenges, especially given the challenges that lie ahead, said Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.

Consumer Credit Bill 2025 Passed, Regulating Commission To Be Set Up

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Bill 2025 was passed in the Dewan Rakyat today to protect the interests of credit consumers in the country.

MIDF Amanah Rebrands To MBSB Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- MBSB Group has officially rebranded MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MAIB) as MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB), effective July 10, 2025, as part of the group’s broader transformation and unified branding strategy.

ASEAN 5G Cybersecurity Summit To Draw 2,000 Participants

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN 5G and Operational Technology (OT) Security Summit, hosted by Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) and CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM), will be held from July 15 to 17, 2025, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

SC, Durham University Launch Training Programme To Boost Regional Capital Market Talent

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has collaborated with Durham University of the United Kingdom (UK) to launch the Young Regulators Development Programme (YRDP), which will be held annually from 2025 to 2027 in Kuala Lumpur.

Sarawak Key To ASEAN's Green Energy Push - Expert

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak-linked segment of the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) is shaping up to be a crucial enabler of regional decarbonisation efforts, supplying low-carbon hydropower to displace fossil fuel generation across Southeast Asia, said an expert. 

Allianz Malaysia Supports Healthcare Reforms To Promote Affordability And Insurance Sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) – Allianz Malaysia Bhd fully supports systemic reforms in the healthcare sector to address rising medical costs and ensure the long-term viability of the insurance industry for the benefit of customers.