UOB Infinity’s FSCM feature had earlier been launched in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, mainland China and Hong Kong. With the launch in Vietnam, all of UOB’s major markets have been …
Pakistan lauds Anwar’s offer to mediate India-Pakistan conflict
Pakistan has lauded Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s willingness to mediate in its longstanding conflict with India. Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, praised …
What will it take to revive Forest City, Malaysia’s US$100 billion ‘ghost town’?
Plans are underway to transform the Forest City project in Johor, and current developments could work in its favour. Will they be enough? The programme Insight looks at the prospects for what was once …
Bursa Malaysia appoints Azizan Abd Aziz as new CFO
Bursa Malaysia Bhd has appointed Azizan Abd Aziz as its new chief financial officer (CFO), starting from Aug 1, 2025.
AMMB to Replace Hong Leong Financial in Malaysia’s Benchmark Stock Index
AMMB Holdings will replace Hong Leong Financial Group on the list of component stocks in Malaysia’s benchmark Kuala Lumpur Composite Index. The changes to the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur …
Billionaire Kwek Family’s CDL Sells Stake In Singapore’s South Beach To Malaysia’s IOI Properties
Under the deal, IOI Properties will buy CDL’s 50.1% stake in South Beach in a deal valuing the the property at S$2.75 billion ($2.1 billion).
Buying Property in Malaysia as a Foreigner
Who can buy property in Malaysia? Foreigners can acquire both residential and commercial properties in Malaysia; however, certain restrictions apply. Typically, you cannot purchase properties valued …
With four Malaysian banks in Laos, Anwar says political stability boosts investor confidence across Asean
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed Malaysia’s deep appreciation for Laos’ commitment and cooperation in strengthening bilateral …
M’sia, Guinea-Bissau extend ties with focus on halal industry, Islamic finance and energy
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Guinea-Bissau have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with areas of focus to include the halal industry, Islamic finance, the energy sector, and …
U Mobile picks CIMB to drive $940m financing for 5G network in Malaysia
U Mobile has turned to CIMB to help facilitate a loan of RM 4 billion ($940 million) for the deployment of its 5G network in Malaysia. Malaysian bank CIMB will help to secure the financing for U …