Wealth of Malaysia's 50 richest on Forbes list rebounds; Robert Kuok retains top spot
Forbes said Malaysia's pandemic-hit economy, which contracted 5.6 per cent in 2020, was expected to get back on track this year.
Thu Jun 03 2021
CGS-CIMB reiterates 'overweight' call on banking sector, underpined by LLP decline
The growth in household loans inched down from 5.0 per cent yoy at end-Dec-2020 to 4.9 per cent yoy in January this year.
Wed Mar 03 2021
CGS-CIMB, Malacca Securities, RHB Investment, big winners at Bursa Award
Bursa Malaysia honours top performing brokers and market intermediaries. Big wins for CGS-CIMB, RHB Investment Bank, Malacca Securities
Thu Jul 30 2020
Company director charged with money laundering of more than RM9 million
A company director was charged in the Sessions Court here with money laundering, involving more than RM9 million.
Wed Jul 08 2020
Hong Leong Bank Bhd eyes 5pc loan growth for FY19
Mostly driven by the retail and business banking segments, Hong Leong Bank Bhd foresees to achieve loan growth of more than 5 per cent for financial year ending June 30, 2019.
Tue Feb 26 2019
Hong Leong Bank allows customers to use WeChat Payment
Hong Leong Bank Berhad will provide WeChat Pay payment solutions after the bank has received the approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to do so.
Fri Dec 01 2017
Former Shariah boss now heads Hong Leong Islamic
He becomes one of the first Islamic bank CEO that has also served as Head of the Shariah Department.
Fri Jul 21 2017
Ringgit likely to strengthen next week
MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd's Chief Economist Dr Kamaruddin Mohd Nor said however, the ringgit is likely to see range-bound trade between 4.4100 and 4.4200.
Sat Apr 01 2017
Hong Leong Bank opens Labuan International branch
Hong Leong Bank (HLB) has established Hong Leong Bank Bhd, Labuan International Branch (HLBLIB), in an effort to expand its regional footprint.
Thu Dec 15 2016
Hong Leong Bank unveils online loan application platform
This makes HLB the first bank in Malaysia to roll out an off-site straight through processing mobile auto loan application platform on tablets for its sales force.
Thu Nov 03 2016
HLB maintains 'buy' call on Maybank
HLIB Research has maintained a "buy" call on Maybank at a target price of RM9.33 after the largest bank in Malaysia reported a higher revenue which ended March 31, 2016.
Mon May 30 2016
Former headmaster claims trial for accepting RM4,400 bribe
Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaaan (T) Rawang former headmaster M. Subramaniam today claimed trial at the Shah Alam Sessions Court today to two charges of receiving bribes from a canteen operator two years ago
Wed Mar 30 2016
MAHB not largely impacted by Malaysia Airlines' restructuring, says Hong Leong
Hong Leong Investment Bank is optimistic Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd would not be largely impacted by the recent restructuring of Malaysia Airlines which involved capacity cuts and termination.
Wed Jun 10 2015
HLB targets 50 pct of its retail customers to use mobile app in three years
In less than a year, Hong Leong Bank has about 80,000 active users using its mobile apps banking system called PEx (Payment Express).
Wed Apr 01 2015
Hong Leong Islamic Bank bags 'Islamic Finance Deal of the Year'
HLISB's nomination was based on its involvement as Joint Principal Adviser in an innovative cross-border Sukuk Wakalah programme.
Thu Oct 16 2014
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024