MHIT Pilot Phase To Address Structural Gaps In Insurance And Takaful Sector – Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian insurance and takaful industry is expected to address any structural gaps during the pilot phase of the  Malaysia Health Insurance and Takaful Initiative (MHIT), which is scheduled for rollout in the second half of 2026.

Rubber Market To Trade Range-Bound Next Week Amid Supply Concerns

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade range-bound next week, tracking regional rubber futures amid ongoing supply concerns, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

MOF: Pump Fuel Prices Reflect Last Week’s Costs Despite Global Drop

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) said Malaysia's pump fuel prices have not declined as they are determined based on the previous week’s average prices, not current levels, despite a drop in global crude oil prices.

Takaful Sector Achieves 60 Pct Of Hijrah27 Targets, Aims For 100 Pct By 2027 - MTA

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The takaful industry has achieved 60 per cent of its targets under the Hijrah27 framework and is on track to reach full completion by 2027, according to the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA).

MNRB Holdings’ Sukuk Ratings Reaffirmed; Medium-Term Notes Upgraded

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd has had the AA3 and A1 ratings on its RM420 million senior sukuk and subordinated sukuk, respectively, reaffirmed by RAM Rating Services Bhd.

90 Pct Of Industry Players Expect Supply Chain Disruptions Within Two Weeks — FMM

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- A Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) survey found that 90 per cent of over 200 respondents expect supply chain disruptions within the next two weeks due to the West Asia conflict.

Oil Price Surge Driven Not Only By Supply And Demand But Also Shipping Costs, Insurance Premiums - Petronas

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The surge in global crude oil prices to as high as US$120 (US$1 = RM4.02) per barrel following the conflict in West Asia is not purely driven by supply and demand, but is also influenced by geopolitical factors, shipping costs, and insurance premiums, according to Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).

LIAM Appoints Pauline Teoh As New President

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has appointed Zurich Life Insurance Malaysia Bhd chief executive officer (CEO), Pauline Teoh, as its new president.

RHB Launches RWA, MSIE To Strengthen Financial Well-being

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group is reinforcing its commitment to enhancing customers’ financial well-being with the launch of RHB Wealth Advance (RWA) and Takaful mySmart Income Enhanced (MSIE).

AM Best Affirms CMB Wing Lung Insurance Ratings With Stable Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of Hong Kong’s CMB Wing Lung Insurance Company Limited (CMBWLI), with a stable outlook.

MTA Unveils 2025 Blueprint, Takaful Sustainability Report

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) has launched the 2025 Financial Sector Blueprint (FSB) and Sustainability Report for Takaful today, highlighting the industry’s progress in advancing financial inclusion, sustainability and digital transformation.

Global Diesel Prices Surge Amid Supply Constraints, Robust Demand - Rystad Energy  

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Diesel prices are rising faster than petrol due to structural supply constraints, sustained industrial demand and limited flexibility in refining systems, according to energy research firm Rystad Energy.