Agrobank Targets 18 Branches To Use Solar Energy By End-2025

BAGAN SERAI, April 10 (Bernama) -- Bank Pertanian Malaysia Bhd (Agrobank) has targeted 18 of its branches to utilise solar power by the end of this year. 

Panasonic Estimates 3 Pct Revenue Loss From Gas Supply Disruption Due To Putra Heights Fire

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Panasonic Manufacturing Malaysia Bhd (PMMA) said that the gas supply disruption resulting from the Putra Heights fire is expected to impact the production of its fan and electric iron products, resulting in an estimated loss of revenue of approximately three per cent.

PAC To Hold Five More Closed-door Proceedings On Insurance Hikes, Hospital Fees

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will conduct five more closed proceedings this month regarding the increase in health insurance premiums, private hospital charges, and the impact on public health before preparing a comprehensive report for presentation during the parliamentary session in June.

Takaful Malaysia Donates RM100,000 To Help Putra Heights's Gas Pipe Burst Victims

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd (Takaful Malaysia) is donating RM100,000 to aid victims affected by the gas pipe burst tragedy in Putra Heights, according to a statement from Takaful Malaysia. 

MTA, Takaful Operators Mobilise Aid For Putra Heights Explosion Victims

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) together with its member takaful operators stand united in support of Putra Heights explosion victims by mobilising emergency support for affected communities.

Etiqa To Waive Police Report Requirement For Customers Affected By Putra Heights Explosion

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Maybank’s insurance and takaful arm, Etiqa, announced it would cover all eligible motor, personal accident, retail fire, homeowners and householders insurance customers affected by the Putra Heights Explosion incident.

Japanese Companies Keen On Decarbonisation Projects In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Japanese companies are keen to participate in advanced sustainable development in Malaysia’s decarbonisation initiatives, said Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) Kuala Lumpur.

AlbaCore Launches US$1.8 Bln Senior Direct Lending Strategy With ADIA, Trust Bank Backing

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- European credit specialist AlbaCore Capital Group (AlbaCore) has launched its new Senior Direct Lending Strategy (the Strategy), having secured anchor investments from a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (the Trust Bank).

PAMB Reaffirms Commitment To BNM interim Measures

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd (PAMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) interim measures despite recent reports that it is increasing health insurance premiums.

Development Financial Institutions' Higher Approval Boosts Over 14,000 Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- More than 14,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs), microenterprises, start-ups, and the low-income group grew in line with higher approval rates under development financial institutions (DFI) financing in 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today. 

BNM: Islamic Finance Expands To RM1.13 Bln In 2024, Takaful Growth Moderates On Rising Costs

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – The Islamic banking and takaful industries continued to record positive growth in 2024, with the Islamic banking industry’s share of total financing in the financial system increasing to 46.6 per cent last year from 45.6 per cent in 2023.

Anti-money Laundering Among Main Breaches Of Regulations In 2024, RM18.9 Mln Penalties Imposed -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Anti-money laundering and countering financial terrorism were among the most enforcement actions taken by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) in 2024, with total monetary penalties imposed on institutions amounting to RM18.9 million.