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Healthcare, Insurance Industries Revive GMC To Strengthen Medical Claims Management

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The healthcare and insurance/takaful industries have reactivated the Grievance Mechanism Committee (GMC) with the support of the Health Ministry and Bank Negara Malaysia, bringing together medical professionals, hospitals, insurers, takaful operators, and regulators to address systemic claims challenges.

SC Releases Corporate Governance Monitor, Highlights Progress By PLCs

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today released the Corporate Governance Monitor 2025 (CG Monitor) report, highlighting continued progress in the adoption of the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCCG) by public-listed companies (PLCs).

MITI Hopes Successor Will Continue Tengku Zafrul’s Leadership Legacy

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) hopes that whoever succeeds Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz after his tenure as the agency’s minister ends on Dec 2, 2025, will continue the good work carried out under his leadership.

Malaysia's 3Q GDP Growth Signals Strengthening Domestic Momentum -- Economists

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s third quarter (3Q) economic growth is a testament that domestic momentum is strengthening the economy even as external conditions remain uneven, said an economist.

U Mobile Raises RM4.3 Bln In Syndicated Financing To Support 5G Roll Out Target

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd has signed a RM4.3 billion syndicated financing facility with five banks to support the deployment of its next-generation 5G network and accelerate the nationwide expansion of its ULTRA5G experience.

AM Best Revises Outlook On ZhongAn To Positive

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has revised the outlooks on China’s ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance Co Ltd (ZhongAn) to positive from stable while affirming its financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent).

ImmunoScape, Cue Biopharma In Deal To Develop Next-Gen Cancer Immunotherapies 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- ImmunoScape Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based biotech spin-out backed by Amgen Ventures and EDBi, has signed an exclusive in-licensing agreement with Cue Biopharma Inc to develop a new class of  T cell receptor (TCR)-based immunotherapies targeting solid tumours.

Selangor Collects RM2.49 Bln In Revenue As Of Nov 12, Exceeds Full-Year 2025 Target -- MB

SHAH ALAM, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Selangor has collected revenue totalling RM2.49 billion as of Nov 13, 2025, equivalent to 106.17 per cent of the full-year 2025 target of RM2.35 billion, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

Ringgit Retreats After An Eight-Day Rally

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally lower against the US dollar today, as the market saw a mild correction following recent gains despite supportive domestic economic data. 

Penang Tables RM1.09 Bln Budget 2026 With Record-Low Deficit

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The Penang state government today tabled the Budget 2026 totalling RM1.088 billion for operating expenditure, with an estimated deficit of RM19.92 million, the lowest in the state’s history. 

AM Best Affirms Fubon Vietnam's Credit Ratings With Stable Outlook 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb+” (Good) and the Vietnam National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of Fubon Insurance Vietnam Co Ltd (Fubon Vietnam), with all credit ratings (ratings) carrying a stable outlook.

Malaysia’s Current Account To Strengthen - Kenanga 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s current account position is set to improve with tailwinds strengthening through 2025-2026 and a higher projected surplus of 1.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) versus 1.4 per cent previously.