Banking and Finance
Malaysia’s Financial Markets Remain Orderly Despite Global Headwinds
Malaysia's financial markets are stable despite global pressures, with strong corporate bond interest and favorable sentiment.
Category: Business News
Banking and Finance
Public Mutual declares over RM61mil distributions for two funds
Public Mutual declared over RM61 million in distributions for two funds, with payouts of 3.25 sen and 0.80 sen per unit.
Business News
AEON Credit records steady performance in first half of FYE2027
AEON Credit's PATAMI rose 3.1% YoY to RM154.47 million, driven by revenue growth despite higher impairment losses on receivables.
War
Brent Crude Rises as Hormuz Talks Stall and US Diesel Policy Looms
Brent crude rises to $105 as Hormuz talks stall and US considers diesel export ban, tightening global energy markets.
Halal
F&NHB Launches Regional Halal Handbook to Strengthen Assurance
F&NHB launches Regional Halal Handbook to harmonise standards across operations, reinforcing assurance, compliance, and consumer trust regionally.
Stocks and Markets
Rate Jitters and Iran Deadlock Keep Bursa Under Pressure
The FBM KLCI fell 0.10%, impacted by foreign selling and geopolitical concerns amid weak market sentiment and high yields.
Politics
High Court Sets January Hearing for Rosmah’s Mareva Injunction
High Court sets Jan. 7 hearing for Rosmah’s Mareva injunction over US$346m assets in 1MDB-linked luxury goods case.
Business News
BAC Brings Education and Industry Together to Develop the Future Workforce
BAC Education Group Co-Founder and Chief Future Officer Raja Singham said developing talent was a shared responsibility, with educators and employers each playing a…
Business News
Malaysian accounting firms turn to AI and advisory services to lift profitability, Xero finds
Malaysian accounting practices using AI, advisory services and value-based pricing were found to achieve significantly higher profitability, according to Xero research.
Business News
Global cues mixed as Treasury yields and West Asia tensions keep investors cautious
Malaysian stocks ended flat as global markets remained cautious, while easing oil prices provided some relief to investors amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Economy and Business
Survey Shows Malaysian Businesses Focusing on Domestic Growth Amid Rising Costs
Survey finds Malaysian businesses prioritising domestic growth, cautious hiring and investment, while consumers tighten spending amid rising costs and inflation.
Economy and Business
Japan factory growth slows in September as domestic demand moderates
Japan’s private-sector activity continued expanding in September, but softer domestic demand and elevated costs moderated growth despite resilient overseas orders.
CSR
Project UMBI Helps 1,400 Micro-Entrepreneurs Gain Income Predictability
Project UMBI supports 1,400 Malaysian micro-entrepreneurs in building stable, predictable income streams to cushion rising household living expenses.
Artificial Intelligence
GoodARCH Invests Nearly RM1 Million in AI Foot Mapping Technology, Expanding into Malaysia
GoodARCH Chairman Hsieh Ming-Chia said the latest technology builds on the company's two decades of work in foot health.
Byline
Empowering Malaysia’s Growing Creative Economy Through Print Innovation
By Sandy Lee, Head of Personal System Devices Division at Canon Marketing Malaysia Over time, creativity has evolved beyond a form of expression and…
oil and gas
Energy shock deepens as central banks tighten on rising inflationary risks
US retail diesel prices hit $6.50, central banks tighten policies amid inflation concerns, and the Trump-Xi summit looms.