Father of Malaysian Islamic banking, Abdul Halim Ismail passes away
His dedication and pioneering spirit played an important role in shaping the journey of Bank Islam as well as leaving a lasting impact on the development of Malaysia's Islamic finance industry.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Pantau Belanjawan: Banking solutions: Bridging the financial divide for MSMEs
As we’ve seen, MSMEs are the backbone of our economy, and their success is crucial for economic stability and growth. Pantau Belanjawan will delve into the complexities of lending to MSMEs, the varying risk appetites of banks, and the critical need for supportive policies and systems. The key questions we must continue to address are how can we develop innovative solutions that bridge the financial gap and support the growth of MSMEs? Full discussion with Partner AC Ventures.
Tue Oct 01 2024
[COLUMNIST] BRICS' currency dilemma: A necessary quality leap beyond the dollar
It is important to note that earlier MCC-based systems were often undermined by those in control of existing international banking system.
Mon Sep 16 2024
No need to panic about increase in cyber attacks - Teo
The Cyber Security Bill aims to defend critical infrastructure, including data centres, hospitals, banking and communication systems.
Mon Apr 01 2024
1MDB: Banking documents received by MACC not given to defence team as they were not relevant to the case - Court told
Nur Aida Arifin said the documents were received from Hong Kong and Switzerland via Mutual Legal Assistance to help investigate 1MDB case.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Vircle receives venture capital injection in its mission to financially empower school children nationwide
Vircle aims to reshape financial education and banking for children through its app.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Jho Low opened company account three months before receiving 1MDB's US$700 mln
The 47th prosecution witness said according to the banking records, 1MDB instructed Deutsche Malaysia to make this transfer (US$700 mln).
Wed Aug 30 2023
Astro secures RM400 mil term loan facility from SMBC
The term loan is available for multiple drawdowns and the first drawdown shall be made within 3 months from the date of the Facility Agreement.
Mon Aug 14 2023
PTPTN loan repayment discount initiative on offer until May 31
PTPTN has provided various channels for borrowers to make repayments including online through the myPTPTN application and internet banking.
Fri May 26 2023
[COLUMNIST] Exploring an alternative payment settlements system
The Asean version combines the best of both worlds, i.e., both SWIFT and TARGET2.
Thu Apr 13 2023
Tengku Zafrul: ASEAN, China must cooperate to mitigate risks, unlock economic gains
Tengku Zafrul said the risks included "a slowdown in China's economic growth and the contagion risk of potential global banking".
Wed Mar 29 2023
Malaysian banks remain resilient, Credit Suisse incident unlikely to happen here - BNM Governor
Nor Shamsiah said the banking sector maintains healthy levels of capital and liquidity buffers.
Wed Mar 29 2023
Malaysia's banking system remained well-capitalised in 2H22 - BNM
The report said returns on assets and equity of the banking system correspondingly improved to 1.4 per cent and 12.4 per cent respectively.
Wed Mar 29 2023
US stocks plummet 1.6 per cent after Fed shakes markets with another rate hike
The Fed raised its benchmark interest rate by another 25 basis points despite a banking crisis causing turmoil in the US financial sector.
Thu Mar 23 2023
Asian shares subdued after Fed hints at rate pause
Asian shares inched higher after the Fed Reserve hinted it could pause interest rate hikes following turmoil in the banking sector.
Thu Mar 23 2023
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024