World Bank: Malaysia Shows Strong Progress In Reducing Poverty, Must Now Focus On Inclusive Growth

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has commended Malaysia for its strong progress in reducing poverty, particularly hardcore poverty, while noting that further improvements in education and health outcomes are crucial to support inclusive and equitable growth.

Knowledge Dimension Of Islamic Financial Literacy Has Room For Improvement - Survey

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian public still lacks an in-depth understanding of the technical aspects and principles related to Islamic finance, according to the 2025 Islamic Financial Literacy Index survey.

Malaysia’s Services Account Surplus Marks Stronger Economic Rebound -- Perdasama

By Thivyamalini Ramalu

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The government’s recent achievement of a services account surplus marks a stronger momentum of recovery for Malaysia’s economy, driven by fiscal discipline, targeted subsidy measures, and more deliberate economic restructuring. 

ImmunoScape, Cue Biopharma In Deal To Develop Next-Gen Cancer Immunotherapies 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- ImmunoScape Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based biotech spin-out backed by Amgen Ventures and EDBi, has signed an exclusive in-licensing agreement with Cue Biopharma Inc to develop a new class of  T cell receptor (TCR)-based immunotherapies targeting solid tumours.

Zakat Microfinancing: Alliance Islamic Bank Eyes Expansion Of AZAM Programme Nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Alliance Islamic Bank Bhd plans to expand its Zakat Microfinancing Programme (AZAM) nationwide after the initiative showed positive outcomes in improving the livelihood of asnaf micro entrepreneurs.

Alliance Islamic Bank's AZAM Programme Channels RM450,000 Financing To 103 Asnaf Entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The Alliance Islamic Bank Zakat Microfinancing Programme (AZAM), launched in December 2023 in collaboration with Lembaga Zakat Selangor and Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia, has chanelled financing amounting to RM450,000 to 103 asnaf micro-entrepreneurs.

Pernas Appoints Nor Azam As New Chief Executive Officer

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Nasional Bhd (Pernas) has appointed Datuk Nor Azam M. Taib as its new chief executive officer (CEO) effective today.

Sun Life Malaysia Appoints Noor Azam Mohd Yusof As CEO Of Takaful Unit

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Sun Life Malaysia has appointed Noor Azam Mohd Yusof as the chief executive officer of Sun Life Malaysia Takaful Bhd (SLMT), effective Feb 3, 2025.

Petronas Still In Early Exploration Stage For Malaysia's Langkasuka Basin -- Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is still in the early stages of exploration activities for the Langkasuka Basin, where the 2D seismic data acquisition has just been completed in 2024. 

Malaysia's 2024 IPO Mania Continues, Leading The Regional Market – Rakuten Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is currently leading the region's initial public offering (IPO) market, with increasing participation from both institutional and retail investors, reflecting growing interest in capital markets.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Weaker Wall Street Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, tracking Wall Street’s weaker performance overnight ahead of US inflation data tonight.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Lower On Last-minute Selling

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia failed to sustain the buying momentum seen in most part of the day to end marginally lower on last-minute selling, amid the weaker performance in regional peers.