New Delhi: Big Stage, Same Chaos

By M.Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Twelve years ago, I was a correspondent based in New Delhi, India, a city that operates to its own peculiar character and rhythm.

NLC Reform Could Unlock Waqf Land Worth Billions For Housing – Idzham

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 14 (Bernama) – Billions of ringgit worth of underutilised waqf land in Malaysia could be tapped for affordable housing if a clear legal framework is established to facilitate long-term development without transferring ownership of the land, according to real estate practitioner Datuk Idzham Mohd Hashim.

Bursa Malaysia Up 0.42 Pct At Midday On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the morning trading session 0.42 per cent higher, lifted by bargain hunting in selected heavyweights after trading bearish for most of last week.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Extending Last Week's Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, extending last week’s bearish performance in line with a weaker regional trend, said an analyst.

No Nation Should Have To Choose Debt Over Its People - PM Anwar

From M.Saraswathi

NEW DELHI, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a fairer global financing system, saying no country should be forced to choose between repaying its debts and meeting its obligations to its people.

Higher Healthcare Utilisation Adds To Medical Claims Inflation -- LIAM

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Rising healthcare utilisation is emerging as a key contributor to Malaysia’s medical claims inflation, highlighting the need for greater efficiency, transparency and collaboration across the healthcare ecosystem to keep medical protection affordable and sustainable, according to the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM).

Coventry Urges Policyowners To Review Life Insurance Value 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Coventry, a provider of life insurance secondary-market solutions, is urging policyowners and financial professionals to review the value of existing life insurance policies and consider alternatives before allowing coverage to lapse or surrendering it.

Claims Filed In Singapore Relates To Eric Tan, Jho Low's Associate -- 1MDB Asset Recovery Taskforce

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) Asset Recovery Taskforce said claims for damages filed by four companies’ court-appointed liquidators suing DBS Bank are linked to accounts opened by Jho Low associate, Eric Tan.

Malaysia’s Premium Crude Shields Economy From Oil Price Swings - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysian crude grades continued to command significantly higher premiums over Dated Brent, a benchmark for physical crude oil prices, indicating that the country was able to partially cushion the impact of lower outright oil prices on revenues.

HE Group Bags RM25 Mln Power Distribution Works Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- HE Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Hexatech Engineering Sdn Bhd, has secured a purchase order (PO) for power distribution system works worth RM25 million.

AM Best: Regulatory Initiatives, Economic Expansion Drive Malaysia’s Non-Life Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- AM Best has maintained a stable outlook on Malaysia’s non-life insurance segment, citing regulatory initiatives and economic expansion, which are driving robust premium growth and increasing insurance penetration.

Financing Reform Must Keep Pace With Rising Healthcare Needs -- Mohd Shahar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Financing reform must keep pace with rising healthcare needs, providing affordable access across the life course with public resources being used strategically and vulnerable groups protected, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shahar Abdullah.