1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The government’s RON 95 subsidiy rationalisation plan will drive Malaysia’s fiscal consolidation, however, the subsidy cost will face some upside risks if oil prices rise, according to Standard Chartered (Stanchart).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government is proposing an income tax exemption for Labuan commercial entities conducting Islamic financial activities, including Labuan takaful and eligible related businesses, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
1y ago
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Financial institutions viewed Budget 2025 as a positive step towards achieving a sustainable, inclusive economy while maintaining fiscal responsibility and social justice.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government has allocated a RM100 million matching fund to spur innovation in Islamic financing based on Islamic values so that it no longer depends on Shariah-compliant products similar to conventional ones.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- HDFC Bank, India’s private sector bank, has opened its first branch in Singapore to provide banking services and has been granted a wholesale banking licence by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) effective Oct 15.
1y ago
By Rosemarie Khoo
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s market bellwether finished higher today, thanks to mild buying in consumer products and services, telecommunications and banking stocks, amid a mixed regional market performance.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Takaful industry players are urged to embrace the aspirations of the recently issued exposure draft on the broader application of Ta`awun in takaful to explore new models in promoting social cohesion and wealth distribution.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- With Budget 2025 set to be announced this Friday, SME Bank Bhd is calling for strategic measures to support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), focusing on sustainability, financial resilience, and digital transformation.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared gains but stayed in positive territory at the close on Monday, on buying interest in banking, telecommunications and commodity-related stocks.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group has expressed optimism about Budget 2025, expecting it to deliver well-balanced strategic initiatives that address both immediate economic needs and lay a strong foundation for future growth.
1y ago
From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail
VIENTIANE, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is committed to exploring new business opportunities in Laos that could benefit both countries and is looking forward to enhancing bilateral cooperation, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, OCT 11 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd has appointed Tan Sri Amirsham Abdul Aziz as its new chairman.