Singapore Raises 2026 GDP Growth Forecast To 4.5-5.5 Pct On Stronger Global AI Expenditure Outlook

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has raised Singapore's 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to between 4.5 and 5.5 per cent, raising it from an earlier projection of 2.0-4.0 per cent.

Quarterly Performance Disclosure Could Boost Confidence In Tabung Haji

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Tabung Haji (TH) should announce its financial and investment performance on a quarterly basis -- as practised by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) -- as a measure to strengthen transparency and boost depositor confidence.

Sia Expands Australia Presence With Seven Consulting Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Sia, a global management consulting group, has expanded its international presence with the acquisition of Seven Consulting, an Australian management consulting firm.

Two Companies From Melaka Preparing For Bursa Malaysia Listing - Ab Rauf

MELAKA, Aug 8 (Bernama) – Two state government-linked companies in Melaka are preparing to be listed on Bursa Malaysia, said Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.

Maybank Singapore Joins MAS ' BLOOM Initiative To Strengthen Cross-Border Payments

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Maybank Singapore Ltd today announced its participation in the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) borderless, liquid, open, online, multi-currency (BLOOM) initiative aimed at advancing next-generation, best-in-class cross-border payments and transaction banking infrastructure.

Digital Financial Crime Demands Smarter, Data-driven Compliance - Labuan FSA

LABUAN, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Financial institutions must adopt more intelligent, data-driven and risk-based compliance systems as financial crimes become increasingly digital, interconnected and difficult to trace. 

Compliance A Strategic Advantage For Labuan IBFC, Not Business Constraint — Labuan FSA

LABUAN, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Financial institutions in the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) must regard compliance as a strategic capability that strengthens competitiveness rather than merely a regulatory obligation.

Maybank Shares Slip 0.55 Pct After Announcing Maybank Ageas Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd’s (Maybank) share price slid 0.55 per cent on Tuesday morning after announcing the acquisition of the remaining 30.95 per cent stake in Maybank Ageas Holdings Bhd yesterday.

Maybank To Fully Own Maybank Ageas Holdings In RM4.83 Bln Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has entered into an Implementation Agreement (IA) with Ageas Insurance International NV (Ageas) to acquire the remaining 30.95 per cent stake in Maybank Ageas Holdings Bhd (MAHB) for RM4.83 billion, paving the way for full ownership of the insurance and takaful holding company.

AmBank Shares Surge 3.25 Pct On WT29 Strategic Shift

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd’s share price surged 3.25 per cent on expectations that its strategic shift towards higher-return segments and disciplined capital allocation would drive sustainable return-on-equity expansion.

RM46 Mln Microfinancing In Kelantan Approved By Agrobank Since 2025

KOTA BHARU, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Agrobank has approved 765 microfinancing applications worth RM46 million in Kelantan from 2025 to July this year, enhancing financial inclusion and assisting more micro-entrepreneurs to expand their businesses.

Malaysia's Headline Inflation Eases To 1.9 Pct In June On Lower Retail Fuel Inflation -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Lower retail fuel inflation, particularly for RON97 and diesel, contributed to Malaysia’s headline inflation easing to 1.9 per cent in June, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).