Bursa Malaysia Settles Higher At Lunch Break

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session higher, in tandem with regional peers, as it took a cue from the stronger overnight performance on Wall Street.

Govt Wants More People To Benefit From Economic Growth, Financial Literacy, Not Just The Elite - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) --  Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that the government wants more Malaysians to benefit from economic growth and financial literacy, not just a small segment of society, particularly the elite.

Cross-Border Financial Integration Raises Spillover Risks - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Financial institutions today operate across borders and legal systems, which has enabled risks and spillovers to spread rapidly, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

BNM To Issue Open Finance Exposure Draft Soon, Finalise Policy By Next Year -- Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will release an Exposure Draft on Open Finance soon and finalise the policy by next year, with the first phase to be rolled out in the interim, subject to industry and public readiness.

Financial Sector Must Remain A Cornerstone Of Malaysia's Transformation - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's financial sector must remain a cornerstone of transformation as Malaysia enters the next chapter of the country's development agenda under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan today. 

Financial Sector Must Play Key Role In Enabling SMEs In Strategic Growth Sectors -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia charts its path forward under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), the financial sector must play a transformative role in enabling small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate meaningfully in strategic growth sectors, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Bursa Malaysia Still In Negative Territory At Mid-Morning

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in negative territory at mid-morning, dragged down by persistent selling in selected heavyweight counters, led by the financial sector.

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.

Kenanga IB Launches Structured Warrants Linked To Hang Seng Indices On Bursa Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has launched a new suite of structured warrants on Bursa Malaysia today, offering Malaysian investors direct access to global markets through exposure to two of Hong Kong’s leading Hang Seng equity benchmarks.

CYDES 2025 To Drive Strategic Investments, Boost Malaysia's Regional Cybersecurity Leadership

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to attract more strategic investments in cybersecurity through the hosting of the Cyber Defence and Security Exhibition and Conference (CYDES) 2025, a regional platform that not only showcases the latest innovations but also reinforces Malaysia’s leadership in ASEAN cybersecurity initiatives.

Govt Considers Introducing Basic Insurance Scheme - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) — The government is considering introducing a basic insurance scheme to help reduce the impact of rising medical costs, which has become a growing concern among the public, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia Must Be Adaptive In Policies To Become High-income Economy - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must be adaptive in its policies, have strong institutions, and maintain a clear vision of its chosen direction to achieve its goal of becoming a high-income economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.