Singaporean ride and delivery firm Grab Holdings Ltd is in talks to raise a loan of as much as US$2 billion (RM8.85 billion) to back its potential takeover of Indonesia-based rival GoTo Group Inc, according to people familiar with the matter.

Grab seeks up to US$2 bil loan for potential takeover of GoTo

(March 26): Hong Kong builder Parkview Group Ltd has avoided a default on a US$940 million (RM4.16 billion) loan and is in refinancing talks with banks over the facility, which backs a Beijing shopping mall complex, according to people familiar with the matter.

The company managed to re...

Hong Kong’s Parkview avoids loan default, plans mall refinancing

Artificial intelligence (AI) advances are fuelling a funding frenzy for data centres in Asia, spawning a series of record-breaking loans and filling the pipeline with even more potential deals.

AI boom turns Asian data centres into magnets for loan deals

Bain Capital-owned data centre operator Bridge Data Centres has obtained a US$2.8 billion (RM12.43 billion) loan for its operations in Malaysia, according to people familiar with the matter, marking its largest bank financing deal ever.

Bain Capital-owned Bridge Data gets record US$2.8 bil loan

Chinese data centre operator GDS Holdings Ltd is seeking a US$3.4 billion (RM15.12 billion)-equivalent loan for its data centre operations in Malaysia, people familiar with the matter said.

GDS seeks record US$3.4 bil loan for data centre ops in Malaysia — Bloomberg

Chinese billionaire Li Shufu’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co has obtained a syndicated loan to refinance borrowings related to its 2018 acquisition of a stake in Volvo AB, according to people familiar with the matter.

Geely signs €2.4b loan to refinance Volvo truck deal

Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is in talks with banks for a potential loan to fund a liquefied national gas (LNG) project, according to people familiar with the matter.

Petronas mulling over US$1b loan for Malaysian LNG project, Bloomberg reports

Asia’s private credit market faces diverse challenges in 2025 after fundraising dropped to an eight-year low and concerns over China’s ailing growth hit sentiment.

Asia private credit funding hits eight-year low on China slump

BEIJING (March 30): Four of China's largest state-owned banks said on Sunday that they plan to raise a combined 520 billion yuan (US$71.60 billion, or RM317.69 billion) in private placements from investors, including the finance ministry, after Beijing pledged to help them support the economy.

China's biggest state banks to raise US$71.6b to boost capital

BANGKOK (March 30): The toll from Myanmar's earthquake continued to rise on Sunday, as foreign rescue teams and aid rushed into the impoverished country, where hospitals were overwhelmed and some communities scrambled to mount rescue efforts with limited resources.

Myanmar quake death toll hits 1,700 as aid scramble intensifies

TOKYO (March 30): Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to revise the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to give crypto assets a legal status as financial products, the Nikkei business daily said on Sunday, without citing sources.

Japan to give crypto assets legal status as financial products, Nikkei says

Established with a commitment to advancing technology and enhancing customer satisfaction, Toshiba Elevator (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd stands as a testament to innovation, safety and quality in the elevator and escalator industry, offering state-of-the-art products built with the Japanese ethos of precision and reliability.

Toshiba elevators and escalators: Safety, technology, quality

Success is woven into the very fabric of MCL Land, a property developer with a rich and diverse portfolio of prime residences across Singapore and Malaysia. For decades, the company has been synonymous with innovation, quality and unwavering commitment to crafting homes that epitomise modern luxury.

Curated Ageless Living by MCL Land

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will undertake a humanitarian visit to Myanmar on April 5, following the deadly earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday (March 28), killing about 1,700.

Malaysian foreign minister, Thai counterpart to undertake humanitarian visit to Myanmar on April 5

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): As Myanmar grapples with the heart-wrenching aftermath of a devastating earthquake, Asean has stepped forward as a beacon of hope.

Asean rallies behind Myanmar with swift humanitarian response after devastating quake

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Muslims to continue fostering strong relationships with people of different races and religions in Malaysia.

PM urges Muslims to uphold mutual respect, compassion in Aidilfitri message

BENGALURU (March 30): A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Tonga on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 16km (10 miles), GFZ said.

Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes Tonga islands, German research centre says

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): The harmony and unity of all strata of society are the foundations of nationhood that must be preserved with extreme care and nurtured to be passed on to future generations.

Unity must be preserved with utmost care, says King, Queen in Aidilfitri message

JAKARTA (March 30): Authorities have urged both the local government and the public to remain vigilant for potential aftershocks, following a 5.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Banda Aceh, the capital of Aceh province, on Sunday morning.

Authorities urge vigilance, calm after 5.4 magnitude quake hits Indonesia’s Banda Aceh

PUTRAJAYA (March 30): The rising trend of individuals declaring bankruptcy voluntarily is becoming a growing concern, signalling that many are struggling with severe financial difficulties.

Insolvency DG warns of rising trend in self-declared bankruptcy

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck about 27.4 kilometres (17 miles) north of Mandalay, Myanmar, on Sunday afternoon, following the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that rattled the region two days earlier.

5.1-magnitude aftershock hits north of Mandalay amid series of quakes — USGS

BANGKOK (March 30): The toll from Myanmar's earthquake continued to rise on Sunday, as foreign rescue teams and aid rushed into the impoverished country, where hospitals were overwhelmed and some communities scrambled to mount rescue efforts with limited resources.

SEOUL (March 30): South Korea, China and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, seeking to facilitate regional trade, as the three Asian export powers brace for&nbsp;US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

South Korea, China, Japan agree to promote regional trade as Trump tariffs loom

BENGALURU (March 30): A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Tonga on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 16km (10 miles), GFZ said.

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): As Myanmar grapples with the heart-wrenching aftermath of a devastating earthquake, Asean has stepped forward as a beacon of hope.

BANGKOK (March 30): The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has urged building owners and occupants across the capital to appoint certified inspectors to assess structural integrity and carry out any necessary repairs, reinforcements, or upgrades to ensure public safety.

Earthquake: Bangkok urges building owners to conduct safety inspections

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Three Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcement officers involved in an altercation with a balloon vendor on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman last Friday (March 28) have been temporarily relieved of their duties.

DBKL officers relieved of duties pending probe into balloon vendor incident

SUBANG (March 30): Fifty members of the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) left for Naypyidaw, Myanmar, on Sunday morning on a humanitarian aid mission and to participate in the search and rescue (SAR) operations for earthquake victims.

Earthquake: 50 SMART team members leave for SAR mission to Myanmar

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Monday (March 31), announced the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal, Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, on Sunday night.

Muslims in Malaysia celebrate Aidilfitri tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Foreign diplomats in Kuala Lumpur have joined Malaysians in celebrating the spirit of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, extending heartfelt greetings and well-wishes through exclusive video messages to Bernama International News Service.

Strengthening bonds: Diplomats share Aidilfitri wishes with Malaysia 

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30):&nbsp;Malaysia has pledged an initial sum of RM10 million in humanitarian aid to support the people of Myanmar who were affected by Friday's devastating earthquake, said Prime Minister&nbsp;Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PM: Malaysia pledges RM10m in humanitarian aid for earthquake-hit Myanmar

(March 29): President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Ukraine expected a strong response from Western countries to the nearly daily Russian drone attacks on its territory.

Zelenskiy says Ukraine expects strong Western response to Russian drone attacks

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will undertake a humanitarian visit to Myanmar on April 5, following the deadly earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday (March 28), killing about 1,700.

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Police have received three reports regarding a scuffle between Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcement officers and a balloon hawker in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (TAR) here, which recently went viral.

Balloon seller scuffle: Police open three investigation papers

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): All parties are urged to stop and always be mindful of making comments, or expressing views that may lead to tension and disrupt the harmony of the country's multi-racial society.

Dewan Rakyat speaker urges all parties to refrain from making racist comments

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): The harmony and unity of all strata of society are the foundations of nationhood that must be preserved with extreme care and nurtured to be passed on to future generations.

BEIJING (March 30): Four of China's largest state-owned banks said on Sunday that they plan to raise a combined 520 billion yuan (US$71.60 billion, or RM317.69 billion) in private placements from investors, including the finance ministry, after Beijing pledged to help them support the economy.

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Muslims to continue fostering strong relationships with people of different races and religions in Malaysia.

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