BSN Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Commits To 100 Pct Nationwide Service Coverage

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) is committed to achieving 100 per cent service coverage nationwide, in line with the aspirations of the MADANI government.

BNM Urges Insurers, Takaful Operators To Review Repricing Strategies For More Reasonable Implementation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has required insurers and takaful operators (ITOs) to review their current repricing strategies for more reasonable implementation. 

Hong Leong Bank Posts Higher 1Q Net Profit Of RM1.09 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank Bhd’s net profit rose 5.8 per cent to RM1.09 billion in the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (1Q FY2025) from RM1.03 billion in the same period last year.

EdgePoint Sees Up To 30 Pct Growth In Number Of New Tower Sites In Malaysia

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Telecommunications tower infrastructure company EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd expects to record growth of between 20 per cent and 30 per cent for new telecommunications tower sites in Malaysia as the company secures new partnerships with mobile network providers, said chief executive officer Muniff Kamaruddin.

Growing Demand For Private Health Insurance In ASEAN - Malaysian Re

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- There is a growing demand for private health insurance in ASEAN, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, said Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re).

Cradle Fund Partners KLDX To Introduce Alternative Fundraising Platform For Startups

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd, the focal agency for Malaysia’s startup ecosystem, has partnered with digital securities exchange platform Kapital DX Sdn Bhd (KLDX) to provide Malaysian startups with an alternative avenue for fundraising.

Icon Offshore Secures Four Key Agreements To Drive Portfolio Growth And Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Offshore support vessel (OSV) company Icon Offshore Bhd has signed four conditional share sale and purchase agreements (SSPAs) with various vendors for proposed acquisitions.

OTC Markets Launches Overnight Trading Platform, Expanding Access For Global Investors

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- OTC Markets Group Inc, an operator of regulated financial markets for over 12,000 United States (US) and global securities, has launched MOON ATS, a new overnight trading platform for National Market System (NMS) securities.

i-Lindung: RM44.2 Mln Withdrawn From EPF Akaun Sejahtera As Of September 2024 - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- A total of RM44.2 million has been withdrawn by contributors from the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) Akaun Sejahtera since the i-Lindung programme was introduced in July 2022, up until September this year, according to Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Kossan Shares Rise In Early Trade Despite Weaker 3Q Results

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd’s shares on Bursa Malaysia rose in early trade after the company announced an interim and special dividend, despite weaker results for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024).

LIAM Launches 'i-MULA 50 Starter Pack' In Sarawak

KUCHING, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) and its member companies officially launched the “i-MULA 50 Starter Pack” in Sarawak today as part of the Karnival Celik Kewangan (KCK) Sarawak held here from Nov 15-17.

Bank Muamalat Forms Partnerships To Expand Social Finance Initiatives

KUCHING, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd has expanded its social finance initiatives through several partnerships sealed at the ongoing Financial Literacy Carnival (KCK) 2024, which will run until tomorrow.