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Do you know? Benchmark rates: Euro-denominated financing facilities are priced based on either the Euro Interbank Offered Rate (EURIBOR) or the Euro Short-Term Rate (€STR), which are published by the European Money Markets Institute (EMMI) and the European Central Bank (ECB) respectively. Equity Debt Digital assets M&A Malaysia Other markets

Do you know? Benchmark rates: Sterling pound-denominated financing facilities are priced based on the Sterling Overnight Index Average (SONIA), which is published by the Bank of England. Equity Debt Digital assets M&A Malaysia Other markets

Do you know? Benchmark rates: US dollar financing facilities are priced based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), which is published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Equity Debt Digital assets M&A Malaysia Other markets

Do you know? Benchmark rates: The Malaysia Overnight Rate (MYOR and MYOR-i) is the volume-weighted average of unsecured overnight ringgit interbank transactions published daily by Bank Negara Malaysia. It will replace the submission-based Kuala Lumpur Interbank Offered Rate (KLIBOR) in 2027 for the pricing of ringgit financing facilities. Equity Debt Digital assets M&A Malaysia Other…

Do you know? PM’s 5 Jan Announcements > Education allocations for SJKC and SJKT: The government allocated RM80 million to upgrade Chinese‑medium SJKC schools and RM50 million for Tamil‑medium SJKT schools, improving infrastructure and learning environments. Equity Debt Digital assets M&A Malaysia Other markets

Do you know? PM’s 5 Jan Announcements > Pay rise for judges: Judges’ salaries will be increased for the first time in 10 years, aimed at recognising their responsibilities and supporting judicial independence and integrity. Equity Debt Digital assets M&A Malaysia Other markets

Do you know? PM’s 5 Jan Announcements > Fuel subsidy retargeting and cash aid: Savings from retargeted RON95 and diesel subsidies will be channelled to vulnerable groups via Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) payments from 20 Jan and RM100 SARA aid for all citizens aged 18+ on 9 Feb. Equity Debt Digital assets M&A Malaysia Other…

Do you know? PM’s 5 Jan Announcements > Digitalisation of public services: A major rollout of digital systems has been directed to boost public service delivery, cut bureaucratic delays, and ensure infrastructure and development projects are implemented more efficiently. Equity Debt Digital assets M&A Malaysia Other markets

Do you know? PM’s 5 Jan Announcements > Two-term limit for prime ministers: A bill will be introduced to cap any Malaysian prime minister’s tenure at 10 years, effectively a two‑term limit, as part of broader political and governance reforms. Equity Debt Digital assets M&A Malaysia Other markets

Do you know? PM’s 5 Jan Announcements > Freedom of information legislation > The government will table and pass a Freedom of Information Bill this year to improve transparency, public access to information, and accountability across ministries and agencies. Equity Debt Digital assets M&A Malaysia Other markets