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Two former investment bank employees have pleaded not guilty to charges linked to an alleged US$16 million standby letter of credit transaction processed without proper approval.
Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals are supporting capital market opportunities, but financial literacy is increasingly critical as scams rise, Treasury Secretary-General Tan Sri Johan Mahmood Merican says.
More than 342,000 new CDS accounts were opened in Malaysia in the first half of 2026, up about 24% year-on-year, as SC and Bursa Malaysia step up investor education and scam awareness.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 4 August 2026 – Malaysia’s growing representation among Asia’s leading smaller listed companies is sharpening investor attention on a segment increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence,…
Hangzhou, 3 August 2026 – Alibaba Group has introduced Qwen3.8-Max, its largest and most capable artificial intelligence model to date, strengthening the Chinese technology group’s position in an…
Kuala Lumpur, 3 August 2026 – Equinix Inc has expanded Microsoft Azure connectivity at its data centres in Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta, strengthening the digital infrastructure available to…
Kuala Lumpur, 30 July 2026 – The Ledger Asia has announced the progressive implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its newsroom and editorial operations, marking a significant milestone…
Singapore, 28 July 2026 – The Monetary Authority of Singapore recorded a S$20 billion net profit for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, as strong returns across…
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, 28 July 2026 – Free and widely accessible upskilling has become essential to Malaysia’s competitiveness as employers face rapid technological change, shifting job requirements and…
Port Hedland, Australia, 28 July 2026 – Wage negotiations between BHP and unions representing workers at its Port Hedland iron ore operations have ended without an agreement, keeping…
