PAAB Proposes RM11.64 Bln Sukuk Programme For Long-term Water Infrastructure Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB) has proposed an RM11.64 billion Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) programme through its wholly owned funding vehicle and sukuk issuing entity, Pengurusan Air SPV Bhd (PASB), to support its long-term strategic capital expenditure (capex) requirements over the next decade.

Johor's Power Infrastructure Faces Rising Demand From Data Centre Expansion – BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Johor's expanding data centre industry is expected to drive significant electricity demand, highlighting the need for continued power infrastructure development, said BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.

RAC Develops 10-year Plan To Enhance Train Services, Boost Public Transport Use

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Railway Assets Corporation (RAC) has developed a 10-year strategic plan to improve train service frequency and reliability, aiming to encourage more Malaysians to switch from private vehicles to public transport.

Govt’s Net Financial Burden Related To 1MDB Estimated At RM20.1 Bln -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The remaining net financial burden borne by the government in relation to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) is estimated at RM20.1 billion, assuming no further recovery of funds or assets in the future.

EPF Contribution Rate For Foreign Workers Relatively Low, Says MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The two per cent Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate payable by employers for non-Malaysian workers is relatively low, the Finance Ministry (MOF) said.

Malaysia Retains Top Spot In Global Islamic Finance Development Rankings For 14th Consecutive Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has retained its position as the world's most developed Islamic finance market in the 2026 Islamic Finance Development Indicator (IFDI) report for the 14th consecutive year, amid nine per cent growth in the global Islamic finance market to US$6.5 trillion (US$1 = RM4.07).

Taiwan’s CTBC Bank Wins Three CorporateTreasurer Awards In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Taiwan’s CTBC Bank has won three awards at The CorporateTreasurer Awards 2026 in Singapore, including Best for FX/Hedging Solutions – North Asia, marking its fifth recognition from the publication.

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday High, CI Up 0.36 Pct On Extended Bargain Hunting

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended mixed on Thursday, with the benchmark index rising 0.36 per cent as bargain hunting continued in selected heavyweights, outperforming most regional markets, which closed lower, an analyst said.

Fusion Energy Start-Up Hephaestus Emerges With US$17.2 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- London-based fusion energy start-up Hephaestus has emerged from stealth, having raised US$17.2 million to date, with its latest funding round led by CiRi Ventures. (US$1 = RM4.07)

Interactive Brokers Enables AI Trade On Clients’ Behalf

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Interactive Brokers has launched a new capability that allows eligible clients authorise connected artificial intelligence (AI) platforms to trade on their behalf across more than 75,000 listed stocks, options and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) worldwide, without approving each order individually.

Pantheon Closes Secondaries Fund At US$6 Bln, Beating Target

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Pantheon, a global private markets investor, has closed its latest flagship private equity secondaries fund at US$6 billion, well above its US$3.5 billion target. (US$1 = RM4.07)