When Trust Payments Are Delayed, Investors Discover the Real Cost of Liquidity
Reported trust payment delays at UBB Amanah illustrate why the ability to access invested funds matters as much as expected financial returns.
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Lower Bond Yields Offer Malaysian Banks a Route to Year-End Stability
Lower Malaysian government bond yields could ease investment losses and support bank dividends, although funding costs and global-rate risks remain.
Malaysia Steps Up Border Investment for US$30 Billion Thailand Trade Goal
Malaysia is strengthening border infrastructure, financing and trade facilitation to pursue US$30 billion in bilateral trade with Thailand in 2027.
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ECB Clears UniCredit to Pursue Control of Commerzbank
The European Central Bank has cleared UniCredit to cross 30% ownership of Commerzbank as the Italian bank moves toward control around year-end.
Malaysia Sets RM9 Billion Digital-Creative Revenue Goal for 2030
Malaysia’s digital-creative roadmap targets RM9 billion in revenue by 2030, with greater emphasis on owned intellectual property and exports.
Malaysia Clarifies Group-Level Rule for RM2,000 Minimum Wage
Malaysia says the June 2027 minimum-wage test will apply across corporate groups, with the RM2,000 floor expected to cover over four million workers.
UBB Amanah Sets Revised Payout Dates and Compensation for Delayed Income
UBB Amanah has set November payment deadlines and promised 8% annual compensation after investee repayments delayed income distributions.
FICG Opens Johor Manufacturing Site as Singapore–Malaysia Strategy Takes Shape
FICG’s PRO3C facility in Johor is operating eight SMT lines as the group develops a cross-border model with a planned Singapore innovation and supply chain centre.
Malaysia’s Economy Grows 5.3% as Services and Manufacturing Lead
Malaysia's economy grew 5.3% in the third quarter of 2026 as services, manufacturing and construction offset weaker mining activity.
IMF Sees Malaysia Growth at 5.2% While Urging Stronger Fiscal Buffers
The IMF expects Malaysia to grow 5.2% in 2026 while recommending broader revenue, better-targeted subsidies and continued fiscal consolidation.
Malaysia Semiconductor Exports Surge as AI Demand Lifts Trade
Malaysia’s semiconductor exports strengthened sharply in the first eight months of 2026, with RM483.6 billion of shipments supporting record electrical and electronics trade.
Tigger & Richie | EP. 01: Richie Found the ‘Budget 2027 Winners’. Tigger Has Questions
Malaysia’s Budget 2027 has investors hunting for stock winners. Tigger and Richie explore which sectors may benefit, what the market may already have priced in, and what investors should check before buying.
TA Securities Sees Malaysia’s Third-Quarter Growth at 4.7%
TA Securities expects Malaysia's economy to grow 4.7% in the third quarter of 2026 as domestic demand offsets moderating industrial activity.