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.

Pacific Prime CXA Bags Allianz Commercial's Platinum Award For Excellence In Property & Casualty

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Pacific Prime CXA, a global insurance brokerage and employee benefits specialist, was awarded the Platinum Award for Excellence in Property and Casualty by Allianz Commercial.

American Academicians See 'Heroic Role' For Palm Oil

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Palm oil’s versatility, nutrient profile, and sustainable potential make it an essential yet often underappreciated resource, according to two academicians from the United States.

OSV Sector Remains Bullish Due To Ongoing Supply Tightness -- Kenanga

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian offshore supply vessel (OSV) sector, particularly the accommodation work barges (AWB) segment, is expected to remain bullish due to persistent vessel supply tightness from years of underinvestment, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.

MTEN Discusses Efforts To Make Malaysia A Regional R&D Hub, Direction Of GovTech -- PM Anwar 

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The National Economic Action Council (MTEN) meeting today reviewed two presentation papers related to efforts to make Malaysia a regional research and development (R&D) hub, as well as the direction of GovTech Malaysia.

CPO Futures End Higher Due To Concerns Over Weaker Production

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher due to concerns over weaker production caused by recent floods in Malaysia.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End In Positive Zone

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Last-minute buying mainly in financial and plantation heavyweights helped lift Bursa Malaysia to end today’s session on a positive note, erasing losses from the earlier sessions.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Stronger Ringgit And Regional Trends

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today, weighed down by the stronger ringgit against the US dollar and a mixed performance in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

EBC, Oxford Discuss Balancing Economic Growth, Climate Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- EBC Financial Group (EBC), in partnership with the Oxford Department of Economics, hosted a pivotal session in the “What Economists Really Do?” (WERD) series amid the growing challenges of climate change and economic instability.

ASEAN Has Potential In Digital Economy, Manufacturing, And Supply Chains Led By BRICS Members - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries have the potential to capitalise on significant opportunities in the digital economy, manufacturing, and supply chains led by BRICS countries, which are dialogue partners of the region, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Bursa Malaysia Marginally Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session slightly lower due to profit-taking in industrial products, services as well as consumer products stocks, along with mixed performances from regional peers.

Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar In Early Trade

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.