Malaysia Seeks To Lead Islamic Finance Transition, Boost Investment – DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to spearhead the transition towards greater use of Islamic finance to drive cross-border investment, supported by stronger ties with emerging markets, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

BNM To Issue Strategy Paper, Exposure Draft On Shariah Contract Framework This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will be issuing a strategy paper and exposure draft on the Shariah contract framework this year.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends Below 1,600 Support Level, Banking Stocks Weigh

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index extended its decline to close below the 1,600 support level as persistent foreign selling weighed on banking heavyweights, said an analyst.  

Govt’s Financial Exposure To DNB Now Zero, No Further Assistance To Be Given — Fahmi

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) – The government’s financial exposure to Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has been reduced to zero following the completion of its RM5.2 billion financing facility, with the company expected to be fully self-financed going forward, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said.

Budget 2027: RM8 Bln TVET Allocation To Boost Aviation, Automotive Sectors

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The RM8 billion allocation to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) under Budget 2027 will be a key catalyst in propelling the country’s aviation and automotive industries into the next phase of growth.

MBSB IB Sees Value In Banking Stocks Despite Cautious Trading On Bursa Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Trading activity of banking counters on Bursa Malaysia remained subdued today as investors adopted a cautious stance, with uncertainty over the bond yield outlook weighing on market sentiment.

WAWASANITA Targets RM15 Mln In Bilateral Trade With 15 Countries

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Persatuan Usahawan Wawasan Wanita Malaysia (WAWASANITA) has targeted RM15 million in bilateral trade with 15 countries within six months as it moves to translate diplomatic engagement into cross-border business opportunities for its members.

Maybank Indonesia Eyes Ringgit For Fast Remittance Service Expansion

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

JAKARTA, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Maybank Indonesia is considering the Malaysian ringgit for the next phase of its newly launched Fast Remittance service, with the country already on its list of potential destinations as the bank expands its international money transfer capabilities.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Winning Streak To Four Days As Bargain Hunting Continues

By Siti Noor Afera Abu & Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s index extended its winning streak to four consecutive days, ending higher on Wednesday, as bargain hunting continued in banking heavyweights, with the market remaining largely in positive territory throughout the trading session.

Bursa Malaysia Remains In Positive Territory At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index remained in positive territory at mid-afternoon, supported by sustained buying interest in selected heavyweights led by transportation and logistics as well as banking stocks. 

FBM KLCI Ends Morning Session Higher On Buying In Selected Heavyweights

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday, supported by persistent buying in selected heavyweights, led by plantation and healthcare counters.

FBM KLCI Opens Higher On Bargain-Hunting, Resilient Domestic Fundamentals

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, maintaining a cautious but positive tone, supported by continued bargain-hunting activities and resilient domestic fundamentals.