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Penang Continues To Drive National Economy, Records Investments Totalling RM63.96 Bln In 2025

GEORGE TOWN, May 8 (Bernama) -- Penang continued to serve as a driver of the nation’s industry and sustained its growth momentum by recording RM63.96 billion in approved investments last year, according to Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib.

Bank Muamalat Launches ASB Smart Education Financing Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Muamalat) launched the ASB SMART Education plan today, becoming the first financial institution among Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB) agents to offer an Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) financing solution specifically tailored towards education.

Over 31,000 Bankruptcy Cases Recorded Since 2021, 46 Pct Due To Personal Loans

JOHOR BAHRU, April 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded a total of 31,517 bankruptcy cases from 2021 to March 2026, with nearly half of them stemming from personal loans.

Bernama Journalist Selected For 2026 Khazanah Wolfson Press Fellowship

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) economic news service journalist Zufazlin Baharuddin has been selected for Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s Khazanah Residency Programme (KRP) Wolfson Press Fellowship 2026.

National Investment Programme To Boost Investor Literacy, Support Economic Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) – The National Investment Programme (NIP) organised by Bursa Malaysia is set to enhance investor literacy and support long-term economic growth by fostering more informed participation in the capital market, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

LIAM Appoints Pauline Teoh As New President

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has appointed Zurich Life Insurance Malaysia Bhd chief executive officer (CEO), Pauline Teoh, as its new president.

MTA Unveils 2025 Blueprint, Takaful Sustainability Report

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) has launched the 2025 Financial Sector Blueprint (FSB) and Sustainability Report for Takaful today, highlighting the industry’s progress in advancing financial inclusion, sustainability and digital transformation.

BNM To Priorite Building Inclusive, Future-Ready Financial System In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has set several priorities this year, including accelerating the transition to guarantee schemes to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) access financing more easily and promoting responsible innovation to close gaps in access and protection.

Telcos, Digital Platforms May Be Included In Fraud Compensation In The Future, Says BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) - Telecommunication service providers and digital platforms,  which play a critical role in the digital ecosystem, may be included in compensating scam victims in the future besides only banks and financial institutions now

Special Act On BNPL Can Protect Consumers Especially Youths From Debt Burden

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The enactment of a special act relating to the 'Buy Now Pay Later' (BNPL) scheme is important to protect consumers, especially the younger generation, from high debt burdens.

Rising Demand For Kombucha Reflects Shifting Trends In Beverage Choices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Back when I was in secondary school around 2013, kombucha wasn’t yet a familiar beverage, unlike the coffee craze then.

Industry Confident PTV 3.0 Insurance Uptake Will Continue After Campaign Ends

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The insurance and takaful industry is optimistic that recipients of the Perlindungan Tenang Voucher (PTV) 3.0 programme will continue to pursue insurance coverage even after the campaign period.