Etiqa Unveils Malaysia's First Independent EV Repair Network

AM Best: Favourable Rating Changes For APAC (Re) Insurers Despite Geopolitical Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- AM Best in its new report revealed that long-term issuer credit rating (Long-Term ICR) upgrades exceeded downgrades for its rated Asia-Pacific (APAC) (re)insurers in 2023, driven predominantly by improved balance sheet strength and favourable operating performance.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Easier Amid Consolidation Mode   

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trended in a tight range and closed easier today as it has entered into a consolidation mode following two days of uptrend, said an analyst. 

LYB Starts Constructions Of Advanced Recycling Plant In Germany

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell (LYB) advanced its journey toward sustainable growth and value creation by laying the foundation of its first, catalytic advanced recycling plant at its Wesseling, Germany site.

Rubber Market Ends Lower In Line With Regional Declines

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower today, tracking declines in regional rubber futures markets, amid concerns over a slowing Chinese economy and rising tensions in the Middle East.

Mary Kay Now In Kyrgyzstan, Enriching Beauty And Empowerment Globally

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc, a global leader in skin care and cosmetics, announced its expansion into Kyrgyzstan, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing international growth strategy.

EBC Bolsters Global Leadership With BrokersView Best Trading Experience Award

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- EBC Financial Group (EBC) has been awarded the “Best Trading Experience” Award recently at the BrokersView Award Ceremony in Vietnam, once again solidifying its position as a world-class leader in the financial industry specialising in forex, contract for differences (CFDs), and stocks.

SC Unveils Family Office Incentive Scheme To Boost Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today unveiled the framework for a new Family Office incentive scheme designed to enhance Malaysia's investment landscape.

AirAsia To Add 2,000 Weekly Flights, 150,000 Seats Across 40 Key Routes By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- AirAsia is expanding its domestic connectivity across Malaysia with the addition of 2,000 weekly flights and 150,000 seats across 40 key routes by the end of the year. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was lower at midday due to profit-taking in selected heavyweights, said an analyst. 

MATRADE To Lead 150 Malaysian Organisations At CAEXPO 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will lead 150 Malaysian organisations at the China-Asean Expo 2024 (CAEXPO) in Nanning, China, from Sept 24 to 28, 2024.

Preqin Expects Global Alternative Markets To Surpass US$30 Trillion By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Preqin in its Future of Alternatives 2029 report forecasted the global alternatives industry to reach US$29.2 trillion in assets under management (AUM) by 2029, from US$16.8 trillion at the end of 2023. (US$1=RM4.20)