Islamic banking M&A plausible, says AllianceDBS
Potential M&A candidates include the Malaysia Building Society Bhd (MBSB), and Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd (Muamalat), it said in a statement today.
Mon Feb 20 2017
Malaysia's MBSB renews merger attempt, eyes tie-up with Asian Finance Bank
Malaysia Building Society Bhd (MBSB)will begin merger talks with Asian Finance Bank Bhd (AFB) in its third attempt in about two years to convert into a full-fledged Islamic lender.
Wed Dec 21 2016
Merger talks with MBSB going on smoothly, says Bank Muamalat Chairman
The merger negotiations between Bank Muamalat and Malaysia Building Society Bhd (MBSB) is going on very well and smoothly, says Bank Muamalat Chairman Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid.
Wed Nov 25 2015
Bank Muamalat -MBSB merger talks still ongoing
Negotiations on the merger between Bank Muamalat and Malaysia Building Society Bhd (MBSB) are still ongoing, said Khazanah Nasional Bhd Managing Director, Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar.
Thu Nov 12 2015
MBSB's Q2 pre-tax profit declines to RM129.27 million
MBSB's pre-tax profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015 declined to RM129.27 million from RM310.89 million in the same quarter of last year.
Thu Aug 06 2015
Banks' mega merger still on
CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, Malaysia Building Society Bhd and RHB Capital Bhd clarifies that they are still in discussions with respect to the proposed mega merger.
Tue Jan 13 2015
CIMB-RHB-MBSB merger likely to start in 1Q15
The mega bank merger of CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, RHB Capital Bhd and Malaysia Building Society Bhd (MBSB) will likely start in the first quarter of 2015.
Mon Nov 10 2014
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024