Despite various extensions of rental relief, up to half of mall operators reported significant difficulties collecting rents from their tenants in the first half of 2021 (1H21), according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Pressure on office and retail rents to remain as vacancy rates rise — BNM

Malaysia’s banking system total deposit annual growth slowed to 3.9% in June 2021 from 6% in March 2021, but remained supported by precautionary savings by households and businesses, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

Banking system deposit growth slows; preference grows for liquid assets

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia saw their portion of bank loans under repayment assistance spike to 21.6% in June 2021 from below 8% in September 2020, according to Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) Financial Stability Review report for the first half of 2021 (1H21).

One-fifth of SME loans underwent repayment assistance — BNM report

The impact on insurers’ and takaful operators’ earnings from premium deferrals as well as Covid-19 claims is expected to remain manageable, with insurers and takaful operators assessed to be resilient against stressed scenarios assuming higher claims than observed thus far, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Insurers’ and takaful operators’ capital adequacy ratio well above regulatory minimum — BNM

Malaysia’s overall household debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio improved to 89.6% at end-June 2021 from 93.2% at end-December last year, but remained elevated amid the sluggish recovery in nominal GDP, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Malaysia’s household debt-to-GDP ratio improves to 89.6% at end-June

The application for the latest loan moratorium peaked in the first half of July, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Nevertheless, the weekly applications declined steeply thereafter.

Application for latest loan moratorium peaked in first half of July

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said that while recovery prospects for the Malaysian economy remain subjected to some degree of Covid-19 pandemic-driven uncertainty, the domestic financial system is expected to remain resilient against potential economic and financial shocks as banks and insurers continue to have sufficient financial buffers to absorb potential losses under severe macroeconomic and financial conditions while sustaining support for economic recovery.

BNM: Malaysia's financial system to remain resilient against economic, financial shocks

The business sector could suffer a setback in its financial recovery from the reimposition of nationwide movement restrictions towards the end of the second quarter of 2021 (2Q21).

Renewed pressure on business sector’s debt-servicing capacity seen

Last year, close to seven million individual medical reimbursement policies/certificates were written by life insurers and family takaful operators, accounting for 68% of total protection insurance and takaful claims.

How has Covid-19 impacted medical claims trend?

First-time buyers of affordable residential property continued to support house prices in Malaysia in the first half of 2021 (1H21) despite the housing market reversing improvements observed in 2H20 as the effects of the positive response to various homeownership incentives introduced by the government subsided.

First-time buyers continued to support house prices in 1H21 — BNM

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said banks in the country expect to continue bolstering loan-loss provisions in the second half of 2021 (2H21) given renewed stress faced by some borrowers.

BNM: Higher provisions seen in banks as borrowers face renewed stress

MELAKAVOTES: Zahid confident ‘blue wave’ will continue after Melaka win

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has reminded people in the state to be discerning and not be easily swayed by attempts from certain quarters to undermine racial harmony for narrow political interests.

Selangor folk urged not to be swayed by divisive politics — Amirudin

MELAKAVOTES: PH concedes, holds on to four seats

The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has disbursed RM20.23 million in benefits under the Non-Occupational Accident Scheme (Lindung 24 Jam) to contributors and their dependants as of Oct 31.

Socso paid out over RM20 mil under Lindung 24 Jam benefits as of Oct 31 — Khairul Firdaus

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Barisan Nasional (BN) on the mandate given by the people of Melaka.

Anwar congratulates BN on Melaka election victory

Bersama, founded by former economy minister Datuk Seri Mohd Rafizi Ramli, suffered another crushing defeat in the Melaka state election, failing to win any seats but managing to retain its election deposit in one constituency.

Rafizi's Bersama falls short in Melaka but retains deposit in one seat

The Italian Data Protection Authority fined Meta Platforms Inc €805 million (RM3.63 billion) for accessing photos and videos of Android users’ galleries without their explicit consent.

Italy fines Meta €805 mil over access to users’ photos

The government has approved a 99-year lease renewal for the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH), with the land premium fixed at a nominal RM1,000, a significant reduction from the earlier estimated premium of approximately RM4.67 million.

Govt approves 99-year lease renewal for KL-Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall, land premium set at RM1,000 — Hannah

US air travel struggled to recover on Saturday from the longest nationwide flight suspension since the September 2001 terrorist attacks, with thousands of cancellations following an outage that laid bare the fragility of America’s aviation infrastructure.

US flight chaos persists with thousands of cancellations, delays

DAP bucked the so-called "blue wave" trend to retain Ayer Keroh (N.16) with a convincing majority of 5,544 votes, defying expectations of a closely contested race.

DAP bucks 'blue wave' trend to retain Ayer Keroh

It's a wrap: Barisan Nasional has retained 21 seats in the 16th Melaka state election to form the state government alongside Perikatan Nasional (three seats), while Pakatan Harapan lost one seat and kept just four.

Melaka state election live report: BN retains two-thirds majority

Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) has conceded defeat in the state election after winning only four of the 24 seats it contested.

PH routed in Melaka, retains just four seats

Nvidia's board has approached British chipmaker Arm Holdings chief executive officer Rene Haas in its search for a potential successor to Jensen Huang, the Financial Times said on Friday, even as another report said some employees were pushing to bring back the former CEO.

Nvidia said to approach Arm CEO Haas as employees seek Jensen Huang's return

The Election Commission (EC) expects the first result of the 16th Melaka state election to be known by 9.30pm on Saturday, said EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun.

Melaka polls: Earliest result expected to be known by 9.30pm, all before midnight

Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) have declared an unofficial victory in the Melaka state election with a supermajority.

BN-PN declare unofficial victory in Melaka

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has confirmed the withdrawal of the contents of a letter submitted to the Malay Rulers dated Sept 17 as well as the position previously taken by members of the Negeri Sembilan state executive council (exco), effectively maintaining the status quo&nbsp;regarding the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.

Negeri Sembilan MB confirms withdrawing letter to Rulers, maintaining status quo of Tuanku Muhriz

Ousted Nvidia chief executive officer Jensen Huang turned to law firm Paul Weiss amid his rapid fall this week, tapping a firm that reached a controversial deal with US President Donald Trump last year and whose own long-time leader was forced to step down in February.

Nvidia's Jensen Huang turns to Paul Weiss, law firm that inked deal with Trump

Bersama, founded by former economy minister Datuk Seri Mohd Rafizi Ramli, suffered another crushing defeat in the Melaka state election, failing to win any seats but managing to retain its election deposit in one constituency.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said US peace envoys asked whether Ukraine would be willing to give up the Donbas region in the nation’s east to Russia in exchange for Nato membership, signalling a potential shift in Washington’s negotiating tactics.&nbsp;

Zelenskyy: US floats Donbas for Russia, Nato membership for Ukraine

DAP bucked the so-called "blue wave" trend to retain Ayer Keroh (N.16) with a convincing majority of 5,544 votes, defying expectations of a closely contested race.

Malaysian police have opened an investigation in April 2025 into US allegations of illicit procurement and diversion of high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) chips, including those produced by Nvidia, through Malaysia.

Malaysia probing alleged Nvidia AI chip diversion since April 2025 — home minister

Port Klang Free Zone Sdn Bhd (PKFZ) prohibited the export of computer chips without prior&nbsp;approval from the relevant authorities as a&nbsp;condition in a proposed land lease to Speedmatrix Sdn Bhd, which has now formally lapsed.&nbsp;

Speedmatrix’s land lease has lapsed, says Port Klang Free Zone chairman

The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) continues to operate as usual nationwide, unaffected by the decision to return its director general to his parent organisation, the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM).

Border control agency fully operational despite director general's return to police force — home minister

The Barisan Nasional (BN)-Perikatan Nasional (PN) alliance is confident that the "blue wave" will continue to sweep across the rest of Malaysia, BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said after declaring a landslide victory in the Melaka state election.

Zahid confident blue wave will continue as BN-PN sweeps Melaka

Former Nvidia chief executive officer Jensen Huang misled several of the company's leaders, including general counsel Tim Teter and chief marketing officer Alison Wagonfeld, about the nature of his relationship with Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, with whom he had an affair, according to two people familiar with the matter and internal correspondence reviewed by Reuters.

Ex-Nvidia CEO misled top lawyer on affair with Chinese businesswoman — sources

Avaland Bhd (KL:AVALAND), the Malaysian subsidiary of Philippine property developer Ayala Land Inc, launched the RM400 million Accent Petaling Jaya in Section 13 at its sales gallery on Nov 14.

Avaland launches Accent Petaling Jaya, first project under new Accent series, with 60% take-up

US President Donald Trump is not expected to discuss with Chinese President Xi Jinping the case involving a businesswoman whose ties to former Nvidia chief executive officer Jensen Huang raised national security concerns, US officials said on Friday.

Trump not expected to raise Alice Huang case with China's Xi

More than eight months into the Iran war, smoke continues to billow from oil tankers as Tehran presses ahead with repeated attacks near the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;

The oil market is brimming with crude despite tanker attacks

French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake an official visit to Malaysia on Nov 16 and 17, marking his first trip to the country.

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