Malaysia's Insurance, Takaful Industry Sees 56 Pct medical Claims Cost Inflation From 2021-2023 - Associations

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s insurance and takaful industry saw unprecedented cumulative medical claims cost inflation rate of 56 per cent from 2021 to 2023, according to several associations.

Govt Pledges To Keep Health Inflation Moderate, Sarawak At 1.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to ensuring that health inflation remains moderate, including in Sarawak, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

MADANI Leadership Shapes New Era Of Development And Inclusive Economy - Chief Secretary

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- The MADANI leadership has witnessed the formation of a new era of inclusivity, integrity, and productive national development, further strengthening Malaysia’s economic and social performance, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

Bumi Armada Profit Rises 19 Pct To RM211.33 Mln In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Bumi Armada Bhd’s net profit increased by 19 per cent to RM211.33 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q FY2024) from RM177.77 million in the same period last year.

Malaysia's Inflation At 1.9 Pct In Oct 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).

Two-year MADANI Govt: Turning Challenges Into Accomplishments

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- In just two years of being in power, the MADANI government has reached a pivotal turning point in Malaysia's economic reforms, alongside efforts to address inefficiencies in state-owned entities, building on the resilient economic foundation laid in its first year.

BNM's OPR Hold Signals Positive Outlook For Investment Growth - Economists

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate at 3.00 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year reflects the central bank’s support for domestic economic growth.

Ringgit Stays Strong, Up 5.03 Pct Versus US Dollar As At Nov 4 - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s value is still strong amid recent market developments and adjustments, with the local note rising by 5.03 per cent against the US dollar as at Nov 4, 2024.

Malaysia’s October Manufacturing PMI Flat At 49.5, New Orders Rising Since June -- S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) was unchanged at 49.5 in October 2024, with new orders rising for the first time since June 2024.

Ringgit Opens Flat Amid Investor Caution On US Election Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar today as looming risks surrounding next week’s US election kept investors cautious.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar On Budget 2025 Outlook

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on the first trading day of Budget 2025 week, buoyed by optimism that the government will likely maintain fiscal discipline and keep the fiscal deficit below four per cent of Gross Domestic Product growth next year.

Ringgit Rebounds To End Firmer Against US Dollar

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded against the US dollar to end marginally higher today, as the greenback retreated after key United States (US) inflation data came in above expectations.