Batik Air Announces New Routes To Beijing And Changsha

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- Batik Air has unveiled its latest route expansion, connecting travellers from Malaysia to Beijing and Changsha in China.

2024 A Transformative Year For Southeast Asia’s Automotive Sector -- Carsome

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia’s automotive industry experienced a major transformation this year, driven by a surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, the rise of Chinese automakers, and evolving consumer preferences, according to integrated car e-commerce platform Carsome.

Insurance Industry In Limelight Due To Public Outcry Over Steep Medical Premium In 2024

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- A review of the insurance industry’s performance in 2024 will undoubtedly have to include the backlash faced by the insurance and takaful industry after it announced a steep hike in medical insurance premiums.

FPAM Welcomes BNM Premium Cap - Urges Long-term Healthcare Solution

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM) has welcomed Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) move to cap annual premium increases for medical insurance and takaful at 10 per cent. 

UnionPay-Weixin Partnership Expands Payment Options For International Visitors In China  

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- UnionPay International has recently collaborated with Weixin Pay, which enables users of international UnionPay-powered wallets to scan Weixin Pay payment codes in the Chinese mainland.

FBM KLCI Review: 99 Speed Mart, Gamuda Replace Genting, Genting Malaysia In KLCI Constituent

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings and Gamuda will replace Genting and Genting Malaysia as constituents of FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI.

Sime Darby Property To Build Additional Data Centres, With 20-year Lease Value Up To RM5.6 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Property Bhd will be developing additional data centres at Elmina Business Park following the signing of a new build-and-lease agreement with Pearl Computing Malaysia Sdn Bhd, with a 20-year lease value of up to RM5.6 billion. 

Jump Into Dust-Filled Fun Of Dusty Derby, Now Available In Early Access

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Geniesoft Inc, a South Korean video content platform developer, has officially launched the Early Access version of ‘Dusty Derby’ on Steam.

Malaysia's Official Reserve Assets At US$117.59 Bln As At End-October 2024 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) --The official reserve assets amounted to US$117.59 billion, while other foreign currency assets amounted to US$5.7 million as at end-October 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Maybank Asset Management Partners With Fidelity International To Launch Multi-Asset Fund

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Maybank Asset Management Sdn Bhd (MAM Malaysia) has launched the MAMG Alpha Capital & Income Opportunities Fund to enhance diversification and deliver both income and capital growth. 

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. 

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.