4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong’s non-life insurance gross written premiums grew eight per cent year-on-year to HK$108.5 billion in 2025, driven by growth in direct business and inward reinsurance, according to a report by global credit rating agency AM Best. (HK$100 = RM51.66)
4d ago
By Teng Khoon Hock
BANGKOK, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has urged financial institutions to strengthen their cybersecurity measures and remain vigilant against potential cyberattacks following incidents involving financial institutions in other countries.
5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- While Malaysia’s inflation rate has moderated, the easing trend does not necessarily translate into a lower cost of living for households, highlighting the difference between changes in consumer prices and the actual affordability of everyday necessities.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) – The Retirement Fund Incorporated (KWAP) has won the Investment category at the Pensions & Investments (P&I) World Pension Summit Excellence and Innovation Awards for its RM6 billion Dana Pemacu initiative.
7d ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to trade at a slower and weaker pace, with prices likely to trend lower amid oversupply and seasonally favourable weather conditions ahead of the monsoon.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia has directed Zetrix AI Bhd to resolve the non-payment of its 2025 final dividend by Nov 23, 2026 and disclose relevant material information by Nov 11, 2026.
7d ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Friday, tracking losses in regional rubber futures markets amid expectations of increased rubber production in Thailand, a dealer said.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Qianhai, a Shenzhen-Hong Kong cooperation zone in southern China, is using the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen this month to deepen trade links and regulatory cooperation with Hong Kong and Asia-Pacific economies.
8d ago
By M. Saraswathi and Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has put in place regulatory requirements for financial institutions to maintain adequate cybersecurity safeguards, continuously strengthening their defences, said Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Stockholm-based video advertising company, SeenThis has launched SeenThis Studio MCP, which connects artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as Claude and ChatGPT to SeenThis Studio platform, allowing them to build video ads from a single brief.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 reinforces Malaysia’s position as a global halal trade hub, bringing businesses and industry stakeholders together to foster meaningful connections and support the industry's continued growth.
8d ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed today amid gains in regional rubber futures markets, as concerns over potential supply disruptions in major producing countries amid the rainy season lent support to prices, a dealer said.