MDV Powers Malaysia’s Tech Innovation With More Than RM13 Bln Financing, Drives Green, Digital Future

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Debt Ventures Bhd (MDV) has emerged as a key enabler of the nation’s innovation and digital transformation agenda, with more than RM13 billion channelled into over 1,000 high-impact, technology-driven projects.

Maybank Appoints Shafiq Abdul Jabbar As Group CFO

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has appointed Shafiq Abdul Jabbar as group chief financial officer (CFO), effective July 7, 2025.

BNM Imposes Penalties Totalling RM35,000 On Merchantrade Asia, JAGS Money

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) imposed a total of RM35,000 in administrative monetary penalties (AMP) on Merchantrade Asia Sdn Bhd and JAGS Money Sdn Bhd.

Labuan IBFC Strengthens Financial Ecosystem Through Legal Reform, Global Reallignment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) is strengthening its position as a future-ready financial hub by anchoring its growth agenda on sweeping legal reforms, emerging global trade dynamics, and an enhanced regulatory ecosystem. 

Labuan FSA’s Outgoing Chief Reflects On Challenges, Reforms During Tenure

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Today marked the end of Nik Mohamed Din Nik Musa’s tenure as Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) director-general, leaving behind a legacy defined by resilience, regulatory transformation, and strategic recalibration during one of the most difficult chapters in Labuan’s financial history.

Iran Expo 2025 Crucial In Strengthening Trade Ties Between Iran And Foreign Businesses -- Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, April 30 (Bernama) -- The seventh Exhibition of Export Potential of Iran (Iran Expo 2025) is expected to play a crucial role in strengthening economic and trade ties between the Iranian business community and its foreign counterparts.

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserves Assets At US$117.49 Bln As Of End-March 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$117.49 billion (US$1= RM4.31) as of end-March, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$4.3 million, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Mustakim Mohamad Appointed New TH Group Managing Director, CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has appointed its group executive finance director Mustakim Mohamad as the new group managing director and chief executive officer replacing Datuk Syed Hamadah Syed Othman.

Suzhou Secures Over 340 Bln Chinese Yuan In Deals At 2025 Global Investment Conference

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- A total of 417 projects, with an aggregate investment of 341.57 billion Chinese yuan, were signed on-site during the 2025 Suzhou Global Investment Conference held recently. (100 Chinese yuan = RM59.50)

eClerx Broadens Global Reach With Delivery Centre In Peru

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Global provider of productised services, eClerx Services Ltd, has announced the opening of a new delivery centre in Lima, Peru, as part of its strategic expansion to enhance digital service capabilities for global clients.

Foreign Investors Roar Back To Bursa Malaysia With RM332.3 Mln Inflows

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors registered a net inflow on Bursa Malaysia, reversing a 26-week selling streak and recording RM332.3 million in net inflows, marking the first week of net foreign inflows since Oct 24.

MIDA Positions JS-SEZ As Catalyst For Investment And Integrated Supply Chain Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is boldly positioning itself as Asia's next investment and supply chain powerhouse through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).