Malaysia’s RHB Bank on Friday said it entered exclusive 20-year bancassurance and bancatakaful agreements with Tokio Marine Life Insurance Malaysia and Takaful Malaysia.Takaful Malaysia refers …
Malaysia factory slump eases as July PMI hits five-month high
The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 49.7 in July, up from 49.3 in June. The latest reading indicates the slowest decline in manufacturing …
Anwar says 13MP is Malaysia’s big reset for a fairer, smarter future
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) as a beacon of transformation to help the people face
Financial sector must play key role in enabling SMEs in strategic growth sectors, says BNM Governor
As Malaysia charts its path forward under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), the financial sector must play a transformative role in enabling small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate …
YTL-REIT records rise in net property income
YTL Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust (YTL-REIT) expects the hospitality sector to remain resilient in Malaysia, Australia and Japan – the markets where it operates – supported by sustained …
13MP bold step to grow Malaysia’s economy, says Amir Hamzah
The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is a bold step forward to grow the nation’s economy to ensure opportunities for all Malaysians, says Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. The Finance Minister II said that the …
Malaysia’s CIMB sees slower loan growth on ‘cautious’ business clients
The new business loans pipeline is reportedly weak post-Liberation Day. Malaysia’s CIMB Group has flagged a more guarded lending stance from business clients on unfolding tariff developments. New …
Malaysia gets chance to lead crypto growth
Singapore once led Southeast Asia in crypto-forward policies, but its recent regulatory tightening has given Malaysia the unique opportunity to take over as the region’s trusted crypto hub.
Thailand and Cambodia ceasefire holds as wary displaced villagers return home
Thailand and Cambodia are disputing whether their ceasefire is holding, the morning after they agreed to stop fighting in a deal reached in Malaysia under U.S. pressure.
Household debt at 84.3pc of GDP, but Malaysians still have a strong buffer, says Finance Ministry
Malaysia’s household debt stood at RM1.65 trillion as of the end of March 2025, equivalent to 84.3 per cent of the nation’s gross domestic …