Ministry Of Economy Posts Fourth-Best Development Expenditure Performance, Eyes Top Three By Year-End

PUTRAJAYA, July 27 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Economy recorded the fourth-best development expenditure performance among ministries as of July 21 after spending RM1.214 billion, or 57.42 percent, of its original 2026 development allocation of RM2.115 billion.

Malaysia On Track To Become A Top 12 Globally Competitive Economy - Mohd Shahar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on track to achieve the target set under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) of becoming among the top 12 economies in global competitiveness, according to Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah.

Sabah People's Fish Programme Strengthens Food Security, Supports Fishermen -- SAFMA

LABUAN, July 27 (Bernama) -- The Sabah Fish Marketing Sdn Bhd’s (SAFMA) fish programme continues to play a key role in strengthening the state’s food security, ensuring a steady supply of fresh, quality fish at affordable prices.

Malaysia Remains Scoot's Key Market On Robust Travel Demand -- Chief Commercial Officer

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) – Malaysia remains a key market for Scoot, the low-cost carrier of the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group, driven by sustained demand for leisure and business travel, the airline’s chief commercial officer Calvin Chan said.

Malaysia's US$1.5 Bln Global Sukuk Sets Pricing Benchmark, Says CIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd said Malaysia's US$1.5 billion Global Sukuk issuance drew strong demand from high-quality global institutional investors and achieved a record-tight spread for a sovereign US dollar Islamic bond, setting a new benchmark in the international sukuk market.

Singapore's CPI-All Items Inflation Rises 1.7 Pct In First Half Of Year

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, July 23 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)-All Items for general households rose by 1.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) during the first half (1H) of 2026, compared to the 0.9 per cent increase in 2H 2025.

KIP REIT Posts Higher FY2026 Net Profit Of RM145.30 Mln, Revenue At RM177.10 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- KIP Real Estate Investment Trust's (KIP REIT) net profit rose to RM145.30 million in the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (FY2026) compared with RM115.14 million registered in the preceding year.

Pavilion REIT Records Higher Net Profit Of RM89.03 Mln In 2Q FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) has recorded a higher net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) of RM89.03 million against RM78.66 million in the same quarter last year.

IGB Reit 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM139.27 Mln On Additional Income, Profit Contribution

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- IGB Real Estate Investment Trust’s (IGB REIT) net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) rose 50.6 per cent to RM139.27 million against RM92.50 million in the same quarter a year ago.

AM Best Retains Stable Outlook On South Korea's Non-Life Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on South Korea’s non-life insurance segment, supported by enhanced regulatory frameworks and solid investment performance.

AM Best Assigns Stable Outlook To Philippines' MAAGAP

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of B+ (Good), a long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb-” (Good) and a Philippines National Scale Rating of aa.PH (Superior) to MAAGAP Insurance Inc (MAAGAP).

Tabung Haji In Much Stronger Financial Position Following Recovery Efforts

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) is in a much stronger financial position now compared with 2018 following continuous recovery and restructuring efforts.