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Betamek inks MoU with China EV charging firm
KUALA LUMPUR: Betamek Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary Betamek Research Sdn Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding with Jiangsu Yibang New Energy Technology Co, Ltd to explore a partnership supporting the […]
Digital banks to complement, not compete with traditional banks – KAF Digital Bank CEO
PETALING JAYA: Digital banks’ main purpose is to provide more options for consumers, not to compete with traditional banks, said KAF Digital Bank Bhd chief executive officer Rafiza Ghazali. Read […]
FBM KLCI maintains rally as US govt shutdown commences
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s stock market held on to gains alongside most regional markets following the US government shutdown at noon today. Read full story Date: 1 October, 2025 1:01 pm […]
HLAM launches Hong Leong Global Equity Fund
KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Asset Management Bhd (HLAM) has launched the Hong Leong Global Equity Fund, an equity growth fund designed to give local investors access to a globally diversified […]
Stocks retreat, gold hits record as US government shutdown begins
SYDNEY: Wall Street futures slipped, gold struck a record high and Asian stocks wavered on Wednesday, as the deadline passed for a U.S. government shutdown that is expected to delay […]
PPA appoints Taufiq Iskandar as new CEO
KUALA LUMPUR: Private Pension Administrator Malaysia (PPA) has appointed Taufiq Iskandar as its new CEO, succeeding Husaini Hussin who had helmed the organisation since 2016. Read full story Date: 1 […]
Asian factories struggle as soft China, US demand takes toll
TOKYO: Factory activity shrank in most of Asia’s major economies in September, private surveys showed on Wednesday, as signs of a slowdown in U.S. growth and the expected impact of […]
Ringgit rises vs US$ on shutdown, rate cut expectations
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit extended gains against the US dollar on Wednesday, opening higher as concerns over a potential United States government shutdown weighed on the greenback. Read full story […]
FBM KLCI maintains gains as US govt shutdown slated for noon
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI edged higher although there are expectations foreign funds could take profit from equities as new US tariffs are scheduled to come into effect later this […]
Personal loan applicants exceeding RM100,000 to attend financial education module – Bank Negara
KUALA LUMPUR: Consumers applying for personal financing with amounts exceeding RM100,000 will need to attend and complete a financial education module, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today. Read full […]