Sabah Energy Corp Completes Maiden RM350 Mln Sukuk Issuance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn Bhd (SEC) has completed its maiden sukuk issuance of RM350.0 million under its RM3.0 billion Sukuk Wakalah Programme.

ASEAN's Economic, Demographic Strength To Draw Greater Global Investor Interest -- SC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- ASEAN's economic fundamentals and demographic strength have positioned the region for greater international investor interest, said the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today. 

BSN Expands Business Banking Access For Micro Entrepreneurs, Hawkers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) has launched BSN BizGrow and BSN BizGrow+ to expand further business banking access for Malaysia’s micro entrepreneurs, including hawkers. 

Budget 2027: Targeted Incentives Needed To Attract Regional Institutional Investors To Malaysian Equities

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 should consider targeted incentives to attract more regional institutional investors to Malaysian equities, particularly under-owned mid-cap stocks.

South Korea Emerging As Key Destination For Medical Treatments - Amden Capital 

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Healthcare financing and wellness travel institution, Amden Capital Sdn Bhd, sees strong potential for South Korea to become a key destination for Malaysians and other international patients seeking specialised medical treatment, particularly in areas where the country has developed considerable specialist expertise, advanced technology and significant procedural experience.

Melvin Ooi Joins Bank Islam As Group Chief Technology Officer

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) --  Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has appointed Melvin Ooi as group chief technology and transformation officer (GCTTO), further strengthening the group's leadership capabilities in technology, innovation and enterprise transformation.

Budget 2027 Must Convert Resilience Into Productivity -- Economist

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s imperative in the Budget 2027 cycle is no longer to generate growth, but to institutionalise growth stability -- making expansion more productive, inclusive and resilient across the cycle, said Juwai IQI global chief economist Shan Saeed.

JC3 Journey To Zero Conference Set For Sept 28-29

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3) will hold the JC3 Journey to Zero Conference 2026 at Sasana Kijang here on Sept 28-29.

EMGA Arranges US$80 Mln Club Loan For Uzbekistan’s Ipak Yuli Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- London-based Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA) has led a US$80 million club loan financing for Uzbekistan’s Ipak Yuli Bank, funded by OeEB, CDP and Allianz Global Investors (AGI). (US$1 = RM4.07)

NCER Explores EV, Automotive Investments As Part Of RM470 Bln Target

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) is exploring opportunities in the electric vehicle (EV) and automotive sectors as part of efforts to diversify investments beyond its strong electrical and electronics (E&E) and semiconductor base.

Anwar’s Kishore Kumar Rendition Makes Waves In India As BRICS Visit Boosts Diplomatic, Investment Ties

From M.Saraswathi and R.Ratcharathan

NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s rendition of Kishore Kumar’s classic “Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat” may have struck a chord with Indians, going viral on social media, but his participation in the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit here was firmly focused on strengthening Malaysia’s diplomatic ties and advancing investment and economic engagements.

Anwar’s Kishore Kumar Rendition Makes Waves In India As BRICS Visit Boosts Diplomatic, Investment Ties

From M.Saraswathi and R.Ratcharathan

NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s rendition of Kishore Kumar’s classic “Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat” may have struck a chord with Indians, going viral on social media, but his participation in the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit here was firmly focused on strengthening Malaysia’s diplomatic ties and advancing investment and economic engagements.