KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Captive insurance is gaining increasing recognition as a strategic risk-financing solution as businesses seek to strengthen resilience, enhance risk-financing control and address emerging risks, according to Labuan IBFC Incorporated Sdn Bhd (Labuan IBFC).
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished the week sharply lower on Friday amid another round of selling across regional markets, as persistently high crude oil prices continued to weigh on market sentiment, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- RegASK, an artificial intelligence (AI)-native regulatory platform for life sciences and consumer products companies, has opened its 2027 State of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Survey, which examines regulatory risks, priorities and resources facing organisations across regulated industries.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Univar Solutions México, a subsidiary of Univar Solutions LLC (Univar Solutions), has entered into a distribution agreement with speciality chemicals company LANXESS to distribute its lubricant and metalworking fluid additives in Mexico.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has completed the proposed acquisition of the remaining 30.95 per cent interest in Maybank Ageas Holdings Bhd after signing a share purchase agreement with Ageas Insurance International NV (Ageas) on Sept 8, 2026.
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.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well positioned to seize a first-mover advantage in ASEAN’s second wave of hyperscale and artificial intelligence (AI) computing infrastructure, driven by its competitive costs, strong connectivity and established semiconductor ecosystem.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Powering Malaysia’s energy transition requires more than technology and infrastructure; rather, a workforce with the right capabilities is far more essential to deliver on clean and green energy initiatives.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Friday, weighed by stronger-than-expected US economic data which supported the greenback.
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.
From Saraswathi Muniappan
NEW DELHI, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and India’s investment ties continue to gain momentum, with Malaysia having approved 293 manufacturing projects with Indian participation worth US$2.95 billion (RM10.16 billion) as of June 2026, Malaysia’s Chargé d'Affaires, Deputy High Commissioner, Sharifah Ezneeda Wafa, said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) estimates that the total federal government allocation for Budget 2027 will be RM437.8 billion.
