Malaysia Ranks Second In Islamic Banking Market Share Growth From 2000-2024 - Stanchart

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded a 48 per cent growth in Islamic banking market share between 2000 and 2024, placing the country second only to Saudi Arabia globally, according to a report by Standard Chartered (StanChart).

ASEAN Cross-border QR Payment Surges To 12.9 Million Transactions In 1h 2025 -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- ASEAN cross-border Quick Response (QR) payment has surged, reaching 12.9 million transactions in the first half of 2025, said Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

SBC Medical To Acquire Waqoo, Boosting R&D And Clinical Services

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Inc (SBC Medical), a global provider of consulting and management services for medical corporations, announced that its Japanese subsidiary, SBC Medical Group Co Ltd, will launch a tender offer to acquire shares of Waqoo Inc, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market.

Petronas Appoints Maimunah Mohd Sharif As Property Adviser, Effective Nov 17

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Petronas has appointed Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif as its Property Adviser, effective Nov 17, 2025. 

Visa Unveils Stablecoin Payouts Pilot To Allow Businesses To Pay Directly To Stablecoin Wallets

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SINGAPORE, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Global leader in digital payments, Visa Inc has announced a breakthrough pilot programme allowing businesses and platforms to send stablecoin payouts directly to recipients’ stablecoin wallets.

ISDA Confirms Enforceability Of Close-Out Netting In Saudi Arabia 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) has published legal opinions recognising the enforceability of close-out netting in Saudi Arabia, providing global financial institutions with greater legal certainty when transacting in the Kingdom’s derivatives market.

BNM's FTFC Policy Revision To Ensure Fairer Deals For Financial Consumers 

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.

KL Peace Accord: Paving The Way For ASEAN Stability, Economic Reconnection -- Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The success of the KL Peace Accord between Cambodia and Thailand marked a significant step for regional security and economic reconnection in Southeast Asia.

Ensurai Tree Planting Project Proposed Under Sarawak PCDS 2030 - Abang Johari

KAPIT, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The planting of Ensurai trees along the riverbanks in the Kapit Division is one of the projects proposed as Sarawak enters its second and final phase of the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030), marked by the beginning of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) next year.

Xsolla Expands Local Payment Options To Boost Global Holiday Game Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Xsolla has rolled out new local payment methods across Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America to help game developers reduce checkout friction and capture growing holiday demand.

BNM Expected To Complete Domestic Wholesale CBDC Proof-of-Concept By Year-End -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to complete its proof-of-concept for a domestic wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) by the end of this year.

ASEAN’s Aim For Fully Integrated Power Grid By 2045 Ambitious But Achievable -- World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s goal to build a fully integrated regional power grid by 2045 is ambitious but achievable, said World Bank lead energy specialist Yussuf Uwamahoro.