MBSB Bank Backs Sabah Shipyard Expansion With RM19.39 Million Financing
MBSB Bank is providing RM19.39 million to Kaya Shipyard for new vessel-handling equipment, piers and jetty facilities at Sepanggar Bay in Sabah.
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Sepang’s Formula 1 Return Turns Global Motorsport Into a Local Economic Test
Formula 1’s return to Sepang gives Malaysia a high-profile test of tourism demand, local business participation and the economics of future major events.
S P Setia and Gentari Link Township Development With Malaysia’s EV Charging Build-Out
S P Setia and Gentari will assess charging facilities across selected developments, linking property infrastructure with Malaysia’s EV transition.
PNB Merdeka’s AAA Sukuk Rating Rests on Guarantee Strength and Merdeka 118 Cash Flow
PNB Merdeka Ventures’ sukuk programme retains its AAAIS rating, with PNB’s rolling guarantee underpinning credit quality as Merdeka 118 matures.
Saadiq and Agrobank Build an Islamic FX Bridge for Malaysia’s Cross-Border Trade
Saadiq and Agrobank are linking Islamic FX execution with trade finance to support Malaysian agriculture and food businesses trading internationally.
Malaysia’s Risk-Based AI Bill Raises the Compliance Bar for High-Impact Systems
Malaysia’s planned AI law will apply stricter safeguards to high-risk systems, increasing the importance of testing, documentation and human oversight.
Malaysia’s RM32 Million Archives Upgrade Brings AI Governance Into Public Infrastructure
Malaysia’s National Archives is building a RM32 million AI-enabled records platform, making authenticity and public-sector delivery central to its value.
BNM’s Annual Stability Review Shift Raises the Bar for Interim Risk Signals
Bank Negara Malaysia is moving its flagship stability review to an annual cycle, supported by expanded quarterly indicators and interim analysis.
Ringgit Strengthens as Soft US Jobs Data Shifts Rate Expectations
The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar after weak American employment data prompted investors to reassess rate expectations ahead of Budget 2027.
Chinese Dealer Groups Redraw Malaysia’s Automotive Distribution Map
Chinese automotive groups are extending their Malaysian presence into retail networks, intensifying competition in sales, service and customer ownership.
