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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The implementation of interim measures to alleviate the impact of premium adjustments for medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) products will be monitored continuously to ensure their effectiveness, according to Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- In light of recent floods across Malaysia, IHH Healthcare Group is donating RM1 million to the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) and MERCY Malaysia, with RM500,000 allocated to each organisation to support critical relief efforts and address the widespread post-flood impacts.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The Council of the European Union (EU) has formally adopted the regulation on the postponement of application of the EU deforestation law by one year.
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By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government’s acquisition of a major stake in Affin Bank Bhd and Public Bank’s purchase of equity in LPI Capital Bhd, plus banks generally being highly profitable, were the major news items in Malaysia’s banking and financial landscape this year.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained a stable outlook on Malaysia’s non-life insurance segment, citing sustained underwriting and pricing discipline.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday on the back of improved buying sentiment towards the domestic currency, said an analyst.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The government is currently preparing the estimates of the additional revenue that will be collected from introducing the two per cent dividend tax, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- In light of the recent floods that have affected several states in Malaysia, member banks of the Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) are steadfast in their commitment to support and provide financial assistance to customers impacted by this natural disaster.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Rakyat has offered a flood assistance facility that includes a moratorium of up to six months to individual and business customers affected by the floods.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group (RHB) has launched its flood relief assistance programme, offering immediate financial relief and long-term recovery support to individuals, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), available from now until Jan 31, 2025.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank and Hong Leong Islamic Bank are offering to defer payments for loans, financing facilities and credit cards for six months for affected flood customers.
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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.