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AM Best Maintains Stable Outlook On Philippines Non-Life Insurance Segment

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained a stable outlook on the Philippines’ non-life insurance segment, citing robust growth prospects driven by economic expansion and a pipeline of large domestic infrastructure projects.

TNB Reaffirms Role In Energy Transition Journey, Recognises Urgency Of Climate Change -- TNB President/CEO

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) today reaffirmed its role in the country’s energy transition journey and fully recognises the urgency of the climate challenges ahead, its President and Chief Executive Officer Datuk Ir Shamsul Ahmad said today. 

Ringgit Softer Against US Dollar, Firmer Versus Other Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Wednesday as better-than-expected United States (US) economic data and uncertainty in West Asia kept the greenback ticking higher.

ENERtec Asia, MIDA Team Up To Drive Renewable Energy And Storage Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- ENERtec Asia 2026, Southeast Asia’s premier energy technology exhibition and conference, is partnering with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a regional hub for clean energy investments, renewable energy (RE) technologies and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Penang Port Records Steady 1Q Growth In Cargo Handling, Cruise, Ferry Operations

GEORGE TOWN, May 28 (Bernama) – Penang Port recorded steady growth across several key operational indicators in the first quarter (1Q) of 2026, reflecting continued positive momentum in cargo handling, cruise activities and ferry services.

Sunway Shares Up In Early Trade On Strong 1Q Earnings

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Sunway Bhd shares rose in early trade today after the company reported stronger earnings in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026).

JS-SEZ To Transform Johor’s Rural Community Into AI, Digitally Literate Workforce

JOHOR BAHRU, May 26 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is set to transform the state’s rural landscape by adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technology and a macro-scale digital economy, starting at the grassroots level.

Leakage Of Subsidised Fuel Due To Smuggling Threatens National Fiscal Position - Economist

ALOR SETAR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Leakage of subsidised fuel due to smuggling activities continues to pose a major threat to the country’s fiscal position, with the government estimated to be losing billions of ringgit annually following the misuse of subsidised diesel intended for local consumers, according to an economist.

Penang Port Commission Launches e-PDCFZ To Boost Port Governance, Digital Efficiency

GEORGE TOWN, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Penang Port Commission’s (PPC) newly launched E-Penang Dangerous Cargo and Free Zone (e-PDCFZ) platform marks a significant milestone in the commission’s push towards smarter and more transparent port governance.

Mersing Farmer Aims High To Set Up Agro-Tourism Hub

By Nur Faradilla Mohamad

MERSING, May 26 (Bernama) -- The owner of an MD2 pineapple and banana plantation, which covers an area of ​​8.09 hectares on Jalan Pak Wan here, is aiming high to transform his enterprise, which has been running since 2021, into an agro-tourism hub.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar Amid US-Iran Negotiations

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) --  The ringgit opened marginally higher against the greenback and other major currencies on Tuesday, amid negotiations between the United States (US) and Iran that could end the conflict and lead to the reopening of the Straits of Hormuz.

TNB Remains Resilient, Focuses On Stable Supply And Value For The Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) today announced its financial performance for the first quarter of the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (1Q FY2026), underscoring the group’s continued commitment to strengthening Malaysia’s energy security, enhancing grid resilience and delivering long-term value to the nation and the rakyat.