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Alliance Bank sees 13MP as boost for high-value growth, banking sector

Lender hopes plan will drive energy transition, tech investment, and long-term credit expansion

Banking, finance and logistics to be Forest City SFZ core sectors: Johor MB

Menteri Besar names Malayan Banking, Public Bank, UOB, and Credit Lyonnais Securities Asia as some of the financial institutions that have stated interest in investing in Forest City

Abdul Rahman Ahmad to step down as CIMB Group chief exec on June 30

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd has announced that Datuk Abdul Rahman Ahmad will step down as its group chief executive on June 30 after serving the group for four years since 2020

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Malaysia sees 11.1% increase in crime rate, with property offences and assaults leading the rise

The latest report reveals a spike in property crimes and assaults, while homicides and kidnapping cases show signs of improvement