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MyDigital ID Phase 2 Sandbox Involves 18 Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Eighteen banking institutions have confirmed participation in the Phase 2 Sandbox for the phased, orderly integration of MyDigital ID into the financial sector, in line with international best practices.

YBS Eyes RM600 Mln Revenue On Back Of Allied Acquisition

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- YBS International Bhd (YBS) is projecting its revenue to increase sharply from RM100 million to RM600 million following the completion of a landmark strategic investment to acquire the Allied Group of Companies.

AAX Redesignates Benyamin Ismail As General Manager, Appoints Tharumalingam As Group CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has redesignated its chief executive officer (CEO) Benyamin Ismail to the position of general manager, effective today, as part of the consolidation of AirAsia Group’s aviation business under AAX.

Ringgit Rises To 4.04 As Investor Confidence Strengthens; Economist Foresees Return To 3.82

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- With less than a week remaining before the close of 2025, the ringgit continued its upward momentum, trading around 4.04 against the US dollar, its highest level in nearly five years.

MARC Ratings Affirms AAA Sovereign Rating For Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- MARC Ratings has affirmed its unsolicited public information sovereign rating on Malaysia at AAA with a stable outlook based on the credit rating agency’s national rating scale.

Bursa Malaysia Hits Nearly 15-Month High On Improved Year-end Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week sharply higher, climbing to an almost 15-month high and surpassing its previous peak of 1,660.09 recorded on Sept 27, 2024, as domestic sentiment improved ahead of year-end portfolio flows.

Malaysia Defies Global Trade Tensions With Solid Growth - IMF

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has shown notable resilience against global trade tensions and policy uncertainty with its economy growing at a healthy pace this year, supported by strong domestic consumption and investment, solid employment growth, and a global tech-sector upcycle.

JC3 Issues Sustainable And Transition Finance Guidance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3), co-chaired by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has published the Sustainable and Transition Finance Guidance (STFG).

Upgrade Of Malaysia's Illicit Finance Rating Reflects Whole-Of-Nation Effort -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The Financial Action Task Force’s move to upgrade Malaysia’s status to “Regular Follow-Up” status, the highest category under the mutual evaluation process, reflects a whole-of-nation commitment and efforts, Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said today.

Watchdog Upgrades Malaysia’s Illicit Finance Rating, Urges More Laundering Prosecutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Global financial crime watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) in a report published today, revealed that Malaysia has further strengthened its defences against illicit finance since 2015, notably by enhancing its legal framework and supervision of financial and non-financial sectors.

FBM KLCI Higher At Midday As US Fed Rate Cut Boosts Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded higher in the morning session, supported by improved sentiment following the US Federal Reserve’s rate cut and in line with overnight gains on Wall Street.

CTBC Highlights Global Strategy At London Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- CTBC Financial Holding president Rachael Kao has outlined the group’s digital innovation, environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, and global expansion at the Global Banking Summit 2025 in London, from Dec 2 to 4, where she was the only representative from Taiwan’s financial sector.