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Automotive Sector Revs Up To Another Resilient Performance In 2024 As First National EV Debuts

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- As 2024 draws to a close, the automotive industry stands out not only because of the better-than-expected vehicle sales for the third year running but also due to the much-anticipated launch of Malaysia’s very own electric vehicle (EV).

Ending Flat-rate Loan Calculations Can Curb Household Debt, Bankruptcy Risks -- Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) proposal to abolish the flat-rate method for calculating personal financing is seen as a significant step towards improving the financial health of households, said an economist.

Bursa Malaysia Updates Sustainability Reporting To Align With NSRF

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has updated its sustainability reporting requirements in the Main Market and ACE Market listing requirements to align with the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF).

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. 

Govt, ITOs And Private Hospitals To Contribute RM60 Mln To Accelerate Health Reforms -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 -- The government, together with insurers and takaful operators (ITOs) and private hospitals, will contribute RM60 million to accelerate health reforms, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Labuan IBFC Prepares For FATF Evaluation With Key Legislative Reforms 

LABUAN, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The passing of four bills under the Ministry of Finance aimed at regulating business activities in the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) is set to strengthen Malaysia’s standing ahead of the fourth Financial Action Task Force (FATF) evaluation in February 2025.

MRI-Simmons Joins Truthset Data Collective To Reaffirm Data Accuracy, Transparency

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- MRI-Simmons, a provider of insights on the American consumer, has joined the Truthset Data Collective, a group of data providers uniting to ensure the highest degree of accuracy and quality for the marketing industry.

NAMLIFA Urges BNM, MOF To Order Temporary Halt In Medical Premium Repricing

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The National Association of Malaysian Life Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAMLIFA) has strongly urged Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to order a temporary halt in the medical premium repricing exercises.

Boomi Platform Enhances Kalyra’s Client Care, Workforce Efficiency

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Boomi, a leader in intelligent integration and automation, announced that Kalyra has used the Boomi Enterprise Platform to enhance data-informed client care, launch new digital services, and fast-track workforce onboarding and productivity as part of its broader client experience-led transformation.

IBR Pushes For Energy Efficiency, Modernisation

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Incentive-Based Regulation (IBR), a bold transformation for Malaysia’s energy sector, is a framework used by regulators to determine efficient costs and their recovery for electricity supply and services.

LIAM CEO Mark O’Dell Honoured With Lifetime Achievement Award

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) chief executive officer Mark O’Dell has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 28th Asia Insurance Industry Awards 2024. 

H2O.ai Launches Industry's First Multi-agent Gen AI Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- H2O.ai, the leader in open-source generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) and the most accurate predictive AI platforms, has announced the industry-first convergence of predictive AI and Gen AI in its enterprise h2oGPTe platform.