Bank Islam Appoints New Group CFO Effective Aug 1

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has appointed Siti Nur Huda Sufian as group chief financial officer (CFO) effective Aug 1, 2025 to succeed Azizan Abd Aziz.

14th SSM National Conference Returns With Focus On Sustainability And Governance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) will host the 14th edition of the SSM National Conference (SSMNC) in 2025, continuing its commitment to advancing discussions on corporate governance and regulatory practices in Malaysia.

ASEAN's Position As Regional Economic Powerhouse Remains Intact -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s position as an emerging regional economic powerhouse remains intact, as does its commitment to deepen economic integration, such as in the area of finance, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Sabah Carbon Governance Enactment Opens Up Investment Opportunities - Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, July 29 (Bernama) -- The passing of the Climate Change and Carbon Governance Enactment 2025 at the Sabah State Assembly sitting on July 8 has opened up opportunities for Sabah to attract investors in the carbon market, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Bursa Malaysia Reprimands Smile-Link For Delay In Submitting Audited Financial Statements

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has publicly reprimanded dental outfit Smile-Link Healthcare Global Bhd for failing to submit its annual audited financial statements (AFS) for the financial period ended June 30, 2024, within the stipulated timeframe.

Pet Food Supply In Malaysia Stable Despite Thai-Cambodia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The ongoing tension between Thailand and Cambodia is unlikely to disrupt the supply of tuna-based pet food in Malaysia for now, although some industry players have raised concerns over rising costs and potential logistical challenges if the situation escalates.

Island Hospital Positions Itself To Ride 2026 Medical Tourism Wave -- CEO

By Farhana Poniman

GEORGE TOWN, July 27 (Bernama) -- Penang's Island Hospital is strategically positioned to benefit from two major national campaigns Visit Malaysia 2026 and Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism (MYMT) 2026 next year.

Thailand-Cambodia Tensions Could Trigger Global Tuna, Pet Food Shortages

MOSCOW, July 25 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- The escalating tensions between Thailand and Cambodia could cause a serious shortage of canned tuna due to Thailand's dominant position in this market, according to RIA Novosti's analysis of Thai Tuna Industry Association data.

Saliran Appoints CFO Yong Wai Kin As Executive Director

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Saliran Group Bhd has appointed its chief financial officer (CFO) Yong Wai Kin as executive director of the company effective today.

Juwai IQI Projects Chinese Investment To Be Around RM30 Bln For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Juwai IQI expects Malaysia to see Chinese investment inflow of at least RM30 billion this year, with battery and solar component plants accounting for a larger share.

Brisk Ringgit Transactions Ensure Malaysian Currency Maintains High Global Standing

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s brisk ringgit-denominated transactions will continue to entrench the local currency as among the top 20 currencies globally, a top wealth management company official said today.

Malaysia Leads Southeast Asia In IPO Performance For 1H 2025 -- Deloitte

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia emerged at the top of the leaderboard for Southeast Asia's initial public offering (IPO) capital market with  66 per cent or US$940 million (US$1=RM4.24) raised across Southeast Asia during the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), according to the Deloitte Mid-Year IPO Snapshot 2025 report.