Midstream, Downstream REE Production Companies Eligible For Incentives

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Companies involved in midstream and downstream production activities of Rare Earth Elements (REE) are eligible to be considered for incentives under the Promotion of Investments Act 1986, namely Pioneer Status and Investment Tax Allowance.   

Lower Loan Provisions Lift Bank Profitability In 3Q 2025 - RAM Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) saw an uptick in profitability of eight selected local banking groups rated by the credit rating agency in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025).

Malaysia’s Banking Sector Resilient Amid Tariff Pressures, Expected To Hold Steady In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector ended 2025 on a firmer footing, charting steady loan growth, stable asset quality and sustained profitability despite a year clouded by global trade tensions, while the outlook for next year remains steady amid a diversified portfolio.

Maybank IB Upgrades Banking Sector Outlook To Positive For 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) expects 2026 to be a more conducive operating year for the banking sector, with aggregate operating profit and net profit forecast to grow by 4.7 per cent and five per cent, respectively.

Zafrul’s Industrial Master Plan A Sweeping Vision For Local Companies To Be Global Contenders

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin & Nur Aiman Najwa Dzamae

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz ends his term as Investment, Trade and Industry Minister today, leaving behind a sweeping vision for Malaysia's future, where companies from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to major players can rise to become global contenders.

SMEs Must Take Advantage Of Country’s Industrial Strength To Remain Competitive Globally -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) must take advantage of the country’s industrial strength and growth to scale, innovate, and venture abroad to remain competitive globally, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Analaysts Maintain Overweight Call On Banking Sector Amid Earnings Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Analysts have maintained their ‘Overweight’ calls on the banking sector, citing resilient earnings, loan growth and attractive dividend yields despite ongoing margin pressures.

CIMB Group 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM2.08 Bln, Declares Special Dividend Of Seven Sen

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q 2025) increased to RM2.08 billion from RM2.03 billion in the same period last year.

Proton Sourced RM3.2 Bln Worth Of Parts, Components From Local Vendors This Year – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd sourced RM3.2 billion worth of parts and components from local vendors this year alone, underscoring its commitment to a localised supply chain that will continue to grow in scale and value.

OCBC Expects Another 25 Basis Point Rate Cut By BNM In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- OCBC expects a 25 basis point (bp) rate cut from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) next year, likely in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026).

ICQI 2025 Sets Stage For Malaysia To Lead In AI And Sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to become Southeast Asia’s hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and make AI a cornerstone of its economy by 2030, said Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) Deputy Secretary-General (Investment & Management) Datuk Bahria Mohd Tamil.

Sabah Attracts RM11.37 Bln In Approved Investments In 1H 2025 - Tengku Zafrul

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Sabah recorded RM11.37 billion in approved investments across various economic sectors in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), said Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.