EBC Expands Services For HNWIs, Institutional Investors With Second AFSL

KUALA LUMPUR, In a significant move toward expanding its global asset management footprint, EBC Financial Group (EBC) has successfully obtained an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) for Asset Management from the Australian Securities and Inv…

BIMP-EAGA Must Continue To Strengthen Cooperation To Address Development Gaps

KOTA KINABALU, The Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) must continue to strengthen cooperation and work closely together to address development gaps, said Sabah Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Dr Joa…

KPK, MoF To Mull Increasing oil Palm Replanting Grant for Smallholders – Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) will discuss with the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to increase the assistance provided in the oil palm replanting grant to boost productivity among smallholders.

Its minister Datuk Seri Joha…

Allianz Life Extends Coverage For Critical Illness Riders

KUALA LUMPUR, Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Bhd has launched the Complimentary Multi-Claim Critical Illness (CI) coverage campaign, which provides its customers with a vital safety net not just for their first CI diagnosis but for future diagnoses a…

Budget 2025: Be Supportive of OGSE Sector to Continue Growth Trajectory – MPRC

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC) is optimistic the tabling of Budget 2025 will create a supportive environment for the oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sector to continue its growth trajectory following its recove…

Federal Govt’s Debt Growth Expected To Decrease To 7.5 Pct At End-2024

KUALA LUMPUR, The federal government’s debt growth trend is expected to continue to decrease, ending 2024 at around 7.5 per cent compared to 8.6 per cent in 2023 and 10.2 per cent in 2022, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

This decline refl…

Govt Reforms Supporting Ringgit’s Strength Vs Regional Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, The ringgit has shown stronger performance versus regional currencies, driven by investor confidence in the country’s reform agenda.

Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, said that their confidence is premised on the clear…