Malaysian Central Bank rejects using ringgit to help exports
Malaysia’s central bank said strong growth and ongoing reforms would provide support for the ringgit, ruling out using the currency to support exports, which it said are…
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SIA and Malaysia Airlines tie-up formalised after Malaysian approval
A joint business partnership between Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines was formalised on Thursday (Jan 29), following Malaysian authorities’ approval earlier this month. Potential…
Malaysian retailer MR DIY outperforms South-east Asia peers
A major boost for the sector is coming from the government’s cash payout of RM100 to adult citizens, spendable at selected retailers and grocers YSIAN retailer MR DIY Group,…
Malaysian ringgit hits highest since 2018 on AI, growth optimism
The Malaysian ringgit rose to the strongest level in more than seven years, buoyed by optimism over the country’s ties to the artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain and the…
US lifts import ban on Malaysian palm oil firm FGV Holdings
The United States has lifted a ban on Malaysian palm oil firm FGV Holdings, after finding that the company had taken sufficient action to address allegations of forced labour. “The US will…
CNMC plans to appeal against additional tax assessment of RM29.6 million imposed on Malaysian unit
The notices were raised in relation to the disallowance of management fee expenses paid by the subsidiary to the gold-mining company A Malaysian unit of CNMC Goldmine has been slapped with…
Malaysian ringgit hits highest in four years on growth optimism
It rose 0.3% versus the greenback to 4.0955 on Friday, the highest since May 2021 The Malaysian ringgit reached the strongest level against the dollar in more than four years, reflecting…
The search for missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 is back on. Here’s what to know
More than a decade ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished without a trace, sparking one of aviation’s most baffling mysteries. Despite years of multinational searches, investigators…
Malaysian ringgit, Thai baht set to benefit from rate cuts in 2026: DBS report
Countries have also bypassed US to trade with one another in view of tariff risks DBS analysts are upbeat about the region’s prospects for 2026, forecasting that Asian currencies will…
Singapore: 35-Year-Old Malaysian Man Arrested for Alleged Role in Government Official Impersonation Scams
A 35-year-old Malaysian man has been arrested for his suspected involvement in two separate cases of Government Official Impersonation Scams (GOIS). The two incidents, reported on November…
Malaysian ringgit nears one-year high on rate outlook, growth optimism
The country’s trade-dependent economy has been buoyed by signs that global demand is picking up Malaysia’s ringgit is hovering near its strongest level in a year, supported by expectations…
Singapore receives interest from Malaysian firms to export renewable energy through second interconnector
For the city-state to achieve its net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050, the Asean Power Grid’s success is crucial Singapore’s energy regulator has received considerable interest from…
Malaysian Man, 22, Charged Over Suspected Government Official Impersonation Scam in Singapore
A 22-year-old Malaysian man was charged on Friday, October 17, for his suspected involvement in three separate cases of Government Official Impersonation Scam (GOIS). The Singapore Police…
Petronas reaffirms gas supply commitments after Malaysian court win
Shell Malaysia says that Shell MDS respects and will comply with the ruling of the Court of Appeal on the matter Malaysian state energy firm Petronas said on Wednesday (Sep 24) that it…
Malaysian top stock Gamuda seen rising to record on growth
The company is confident of maintaining its order book target of RM40 billion to RM45 billion by the end of 2025 Optimism that Malaysian infrastructure firm Gamuda is set to achieve years…
Corporate issuance poses headwinds for Malaysian sovereign bonds
Ringgit swaps are now pricing eight basis points of easing over the next six months, from as much as 20 basis points in mid-August Malaysia’s sovereign bonds are facing fresh headwinds…
Another Malaysian unit of mm2 Asia receives RM1.5 million payment demand
MM2 Star Screen is also asked to pay 5% interest on the amount owed, along with the legal costs of film distributor Antenna Entertainments A Malaysian subsidiary of entertainment group mm2…
Malaysian carmaker Proton launches first EV plant
Malaysian automaker Proton launched its first electric vehicle assembly plant on Thursday (Sep 4), as the South-east Asian nation looks to boost development of its EV industry. The…
Heir to Malaysian fortune seeks US$200 million for private markets
Iris Capital Partners, an investment firm backed by the heir to a Malaysian fortune, is seeking to raise US$200 million from institutional investors, the latest family wealth vehicle to…
CapitaLand Investment to advise Malaysian developer Astaka on retail strategy for RM1.2 billion Johor development
The project is expected to benefit from the formation of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone CapitaLand Investment (CLI) will provide retail advisory services to Malaysian property…
iFast Malaysian unit gets central bank approval to operate as e-money issuer
iFast Pay Malaysia, a Malaysia-incorporated subsidiary of iFast, has received in-principle approval from Bank Negara Malaysia to operate as an electronic money (e-money) issuer and hold a…
Sime Darby seeks loan to build Malaysian data centre for Google
The AI frenzy has fuelled demand for funding the centres in Asia, resulting in a series of record-breaking loans for operators Malaysian developer Sime Darby Property is in talks…
Malaysian palm oil firm FGV to be delisted on August 28
Felda settlers own shares in the company but have not seen the returns that they were promised when the company was listed in 2012 Malaysia’s FGV Holdings, one of the world’s…
Malaysian Man, 25, Jailed for Recruiting 2 Japanese Women for Prostitution at Marina Bay Sands Hotel
A 25-year-old man was sentenced to a year's jail and fined S$4,000 for running an online vice syndicate to recruit Japanese women for prostitution in Singapore. Goh Boon Hong, a Malaysian…