BMI Forecasts Rising Global Natural Gas Demand In The Near Term

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has forecast global natural gas consumption to rise in the near term as the Northern Hemisphere winter approaches, supported by strong demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) across all markets.

AM Best Affirms Petrolimex Insurance Ratings With Stable Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed Vietnam’s Petrolimex Insurance Corporation (PJICO) financial strength rating of B++ (good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (good), and the country National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (exceptional).

BMI Lowers 2025 Brent Crude Annual Average Price To US$76 Per Barrel

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, revised downward its annual average of US$76 per barrel for Brent crude in 2025, down from US$78 per barrel previously.

Govt To Study Portability Of Medical Insurance, Takaful Products - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The government will study the feasibility of the proposed portability of medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) products to ensure continuous and effective access to care, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. 

MIDF Amanah Anticipates Ringgit To Trade Higher At RM4.30 By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF IB) anticipates ringgit to regain strength and to end the year stronger at RM4.30 compared to RM4.59 at the end of 2023.

Ringgit Remains Lower Against US Dollar In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit remained lower against the US dollar in early trade today as investors remained cautious about global market developments, an analyst said. 

Diversification Key To Malaysia's Business Survival Amid Global Challenges, Says MIDA CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Diversification of operations and markets has become essential for businesses in Malaysia to stay competitive, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid.

Koprojaya Focusing On Strategic Investments To Sustain Its Future

By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Koperasi Profesional Putrajaya Bhd (Koprojaya), a cooperative for young civil servants, is focusing on strategic investments to sustain its future, as well as providing investment benefits and attractive business opportunities to its members.

Govt To Simplify Cross-border Approvals To Enable Efficient Fund Flows -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama)  – The government will simplify financial cross-border approvals under the Foreign Exchange Policy, enabling funds to flow efficiently based on their mandate size to ensure Malaysia remains competitive in attracting foreign venture capital, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysian Banks To Record Higher Profits In 2025 -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector is projected to continue recording higher profits in 2025, supported by steady loan growth, a stable interest rate environment, and non-interest income, said an economist. 

GLICs Continue To Improve Investment Evaluation Process And Monitoring - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) including Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) will continue to monitor and improve governance in investment evaluation processes, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan today. 

Rubber Market To Trade Range-bound Next Week, Tracking Tight Supply Situation Due To Weather Disruptions -- Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade range-bound with a tendency to be higher mainly due to a tight supply situation from the weather disruptions, said industry expert Denis Low.