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SC launches FIKRALab to drive development of Islamic capital market products
KUALA LUMPUR: The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has launched the ICM Innovation Lab (FIKRALab), a structured co-creation and applied research and development platform to develop new Islamic capital market (ICM) […]
Binastra to sustain growth momentum
PETALING JAYA: Binastra Corp Bhd will remain focused on sustaining growth momentum by executing its existing order book efficiently, while securing new high-value contracts. Read full story Date: 26 March, […]
Margma urges relief measures amid NBR shortage due to Hormuz blockade
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) has urged the government to introduce temporary relief measures to address a severe shortage of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber latex (NBR), triggered […]
Gold drops 1% as markets assess Mideast ceasefire prospects
GOLD prices fell on Thursday after two consecutive sessions of gains, as investors awaited clearer signs of progress in Middle East de-escalation efforts, the outcome of which could shape the […]
Berjaya Sompo appoints Soo Wai Har as CEO
KUALA LUMPUR: Berjaya Sompo Insurance Bhd has appointed Soo Wai Har as its chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2026. Read full story Date: 26 March, 2026 5:00 pm Source: […]
CIMB named best retail, SME bank in Malaysia by The Asian Banker
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Bank Bhd has been named Best Retail Bank in Malaysia and Best SME Bank in Malaysia at The Asian Banker Global Excellence in Retail Finance Awards 2026. […]
Philippine central bank holds rate at 4.25% as inflation risks rise
MANILA: The Philippine central bank said on Thursday that it decided to keep its policy rate at 4.25%, adding that it will act as needed to maintain price stability and […]
Golden Destinations eyes RM90mil from ACE market IPO, to allocate RM50mil for new HQ
KUALA LUMPUR: Full-service outbound travel experience curator, Golden Destinations Group Bhd, aims to raise RM90 million from its initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on […]
Fresh growth opportunities open for MNCs
CHINA’s green transition, innovation capabilities and policy continuity will create fresh opportunities for foreign firms to introduce their latest products and services during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, said […]
Stocks slide, oil gains with Mideast ceasefire prospects centre stage
SINGAPORE: Asian stocks slid in choppy trading while the oil rose on Thursday as investors treaded cautiously amid the dizzying pace of developments in the Middle East, with Iran saying […]