Malaysia

Malaysia Maybank Posts 12% Rise in 1Q Net, Expects More Growth

23 May 2013

Malayan Banking Bhd (1155.KU), Malaysia's largest lender by assets, said Thursday that first-quarter net profit grew 12% from a year earlier on the back of higher net interest income as well as robust Islamic banking performance, adding that it expects a pick-up in business momentum in key markets due to stronger loan growth.

Two Najib Opponents Arrested in Malaysia as Anwar Holds Rallies

23 May 2013

Malaysia opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s party condemned the arrest today of two government critics for sedition less than three weeks after Prime Minister Najib Razak’s ruling coalition won re-election.

Malaysia leads the way in Basel III debt

23 May 2013

* Banks line up first loss-absorbing bonds * Deals will test appetite for new style subordinated debt * Other lenders in Asia may follow template By Kit Yin Boey May 23 (IFR) - Malaysia is poised to host ...