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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The increase in the maximum housing financing eligibility under the Public Sector Home Financing Board (LPPSA) to RM1 million from RM750,000 is expected to help reduce unsold completed residential properties, according to the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Group Bhd has received a signed term sheet for US$1 billion (US$1=RM4.10) in financing from the Middle East but is holding off on accepting it as the group seeks the best deal, said co-founder and adviser Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s overnight policy rate (OPR) could rise by 25 basis points (bps) in 2027 amid expectations of further increases in global interest rates, according to MBSB Research.
From Mohd Fharkhan Abdul Ghapar
MALÉ (MALDIVES), Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has agreed in principle to support the Maldives’ application for a US$100 million (US$1=RM4.07) financing facility, which Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described as a form of soft loan to be implemented through both countries’ monetary authorities.
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)
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The government is studying ways to increase the income of smallholders and ensure the agri-commodity sector continues to drive the country’s economic growth, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- The real estate industry hopes the government will extend the first-time homebuyer stamp duty exemption in Budget 2027, along with other measures to improve housing affordability.
By Syed Iylia Harizal
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Easing the cost-of-living pressures and expanding support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are among the expectations of the people in Sabah for Budget 2027, which is scheduled to be tabled in parliament on Oct 9.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysian banks’ asset quality remains resilient, supported by healthy loss-absorption buffers and proactive credit risk management, RAM Ratings said.
SINGAPORE, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Asia has no shortage of technically capable talent for Formula One (F1) and the wider motorsport industry, but access and the lack of clear career pathways remain key barriers for aspiring professionals in the region, said motorsport engineer Nida Anis.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd is targeting loan growth of around 5-6 per cent for FY2026, with strong demand from the data centre and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors supporting its wholesale business.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd’s net profit rose to RM1.94 billion in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) compared to RM1.89 billion in 2Q 2026, supported by broad-based performance across all businesses.
