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).

KWAP Continues Pursuing All Avenues To Maximise Recovery Of Its Investment In eFishery

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) --  The Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP) says that it is continuing to pursue all available avenues to maximise the recovery of its investment in eFishery.

National Trust Fund Bill 2026 Passed In Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat today passed the National Trust Fund (KWAN) Bill 2026 which strengthens the legal basis of the fund through more consistent inflows, more disciplined disbursements and clearer governance and accountability.

HLIB Raises 2026, 2027 Average CPO Price Forecast To RM4,450, RM4,300 Per Tonne

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has raised its 2026 and 2027 average crude palm oil (CPO) price assumptions by RM100 per tonne to RM4,450 per tonne and RM4,300 per tonne.

Tomei Calls For Import Duty Waiver On Stamped Gold Bars

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- Tomei Consolidated Bhd hopes the government will exempt imported stamped gold bars from the 10 per cent import duty to keep gold investment affordable for ordinary Malaysians.

Eckem Sees Strong Demand For Its Industrial Chemicals Amid Data Centre Boom

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Eckem Holdings Bhd expects demand for its specialty industrial chemical products to remain resilient, supported by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data centres.

Next Of Kin Can Check Deceased Family Members' Takaful And Insurance Coverage Via Semak Kasih

By Nurfadlina Izzati Moktar

KUALA TERENGGANU, June 27 (Bernama) -- Next of kin can now easily determine whether their deceased loved ones had family takaful or life insurance coverage through Semak Kasih, a one-stop online portal developed by the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) and Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), to reconnect families with protection benefits that may otherwise remain unclaimed. 

Yinson Well-positioned To Benefit From Offshore Investment Upswing

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhd is well-positioned to capitalise on a potential upcycle in upstream offshore investments, particularly within the floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) segment. 

Gamuda Up On RM52.3 Bln Order Book, Strong FY2027 Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Heavyweight Gamuda Bhd's shares traded higher in early trade on Friday after recording improved third quarter financial year 2026 (3Q FY2026) results and an outstanding order book of RM52.3 billion as at April 2026.

ASNB Declares 5.5 Sen Per Unit Income Distribution For ASB 3 Didik

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB) has declared an income distribution of 5.50 sen per unit for its fixed-price fund, Amanah Saham Bumiputera 3 Didik (ASB 3 Didik), for the financial year ending June 30, 2026.

MATRADE Inks Partnership With CAIQ Biosecurity Under MCGi, Boosting MSME Exports To China

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) today signed a collaboration agreement with CAIQ Biosecurity Sdn Bhd under the Malaysia-China Gateway Initiative (MCGi), enhancing technical compliance support and strengthening market readiness among Malaysian exporters seeking to expand into China.