A Humble Business Giant: Remembering Ananda Krishnan Through The Eyes of A Friend

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

PETALING JAYA, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- In a world where the success of business tycoons is often accompanied by fame, grandeur, and publicity, one individual stands out for shunning the limelight despite being among Malaysia’s richest men – Ananda Krishnan.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed marginally higher today as gains in plantation counters were trimmed by profit-taking activities in selected index-linked financial services heavyweights.

RHB, SME Bank, AmBank, Public Bank Launch Flood Relief Assistance To Affected Customers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group (RHB) has launched its flood relief assistance programme, offering immediate financial relief and long-term recovery support to individuals, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), available from now until Jan 31, 2025.

Maybank Launches 'Finding MAEllionaire' Campaign

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has introduced its "Finding MAEllionaire" campaign, offering customers the chance to win RM1 million in cash.  

Remembering Ananda Krishnan

By Azman Ujang

 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Billionaire tycoon T. Ananda Krishnan, who died yesterday at age 86, hardly gave exclusive media interviews, if any, earning him the reputation of a reclusive among Malaysia's richest men.

Hong Leong Offers Six-month Payment Deferment To Customers Affected By Floods

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank and Hong Leong Islamic Bank are offering to defer payments for loans, financing facilities and credit cards for six months for affected flood customers.

RHB Bank Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM833.19 Mln In 3Q FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd's net profit surged to RM833.19 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q FY2024) from RM649.95 million in the same period last year, attributable to higher total income and lower expected credit losses (ECL).

Malaysia's Official Reserve Assets At US$117.59 Bln As At End-October 2024 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) --The official reserve assets amounted to US$117.59 billion, while other foreign currency assets amounted to US$5.7 million as at end-October 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Hong Leong Bank Posts Higher 1Q Net Profit Of RM1.09 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank Bhd’s net profit rose 5.8 per cent to RM1.09 billion in the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (1Q FY2025) from RM1.03 billion in the same period last year.

Bank Islam Offers Financial Assistance To Flood Victims

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has announced the recommencement of the Prihatin Programme for Flood to support eligible financing customers affected by recent floods.

Blackstone, Santander Finalise US$1 Bln Infrastructure Loan Portfolio Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Blackstone and Santander Corporate & Investment Banking have reached an agreement under which funds managed by Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) will acquire interests in a US$1 billion portfolio of high-quality infrastructure loans from Santander. (US$1=RM4.45)

Forest City's SFZ To Focus On Banking And Logistics - MB

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Forest City's Special Financial Zone (SFZ) will prioritise two key sectors: banking and financial services, alongside logistics services, global service centres, and transfer services.