CPO Futures End Higher On Slower Production Outlook

By K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, rebounding from earlier losses on expectations of a slower production pace in the coming weeks.

GX Bank Strengthens Role In Serving Underserved, Eyes Micro Merchant Segment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- GX Bank Bhd is strengthening its role in advancing financial inclusion, with around 60 per cent of its customer base comprising underserved segments, including individuals from the bottom 40 per cent (B40) income bracket and 10 per cent from the gig economy.

BNPL Still Under Control, Regulatory Measures Enhanced To Protect Consumers -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) facilities remain under control, but regulatory measures are being strengthened to protect consumers through the Consumer Credit Act 2025 (CCA).

Alliance Bank Cautiously Optimistic On FY2026 Performance - Group CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd is cautiously optimistic of its financial performance ending March 31, 2026 (FY2026) amid economic headwinds, said group chief executive officer Kellee Kam.

Consumer Credit Bill 2025 Passed, Regulating Commission To Be Set Up

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Bill 2025 was passed in the Dewan Rakyat today to protect the interests of credit consumers in the country.

BNPL Transactions Hit 102.6 Million In 1h 2025 - Hui Ying

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The volume of “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) transactions has increased from 83.8 million in the second half (2H) of 2024 to 102.6 million in the first half (1H) of this year.

Rate Cut To Spur Moderate Demand In Property Sector, Say Analysts

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The cut in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will spur moderate demand for properties in general in the second half (2H) of this year while demand in the high-end segment will continue to be robust, analysts say.

Infomina Launches Malaysia’s First Industry-recognised Digital Property Valuation Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) – Technology solutions provider Infomina Bhd has introduced ValuationXchange, Malaysia’s first industry-recognised digital property valuation platform, through a strategic collaboration with Geolytik Tech Sdn Bhd.

OPR Cut Boosts Buyers' Confidence - PropertyGuru

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) --  Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) recent overnight policy rate (OPR) cut could create a more favourable lending environment and reinforce confidence for property buyers, according to PropertyGuru and iProperty Malaysia country manager Kenneth Soh.

AmBank To Lower Standardised Base, Lending Rates, Effective July 14

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank) will lower its Standardised Base Rate (SBR), Base Lending Rate/Base Financing Rate (BLR/BFR) and Base Rate (BR) effective July 14, 2025. 

Affin Bank Can Catalyse SME Growth In Strategic Sectors - Abang Johari

KUCHING, June 23 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd is well-positioned to catalyse the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sarawak by offering targeted financing, digital transformation support, and non-financial capacity building aligned with the state’s strategic economic sectors.

OCBC Bank Extends RM351 Mln Financing For Strategic Developments In JS-SEZ

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (OCBC Bank) has extended RM351 million in financing to See Hong Chen Group and EXSIM to support three strategic real estate developments in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).