Malaysia Finalises FTA With Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway And Switzerland

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

AEON Credit Posts Lower Net Profit Of RM370.61 Mln In FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd reported a 12.6 per cent drop in net profit to RM370.61 million for the financial year ended Feb 28, 2025 (FY2025) from RM424.01 million in FY2024. 

Tune Protect And Ticket2U Unveil Ticket Refund Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Tune Protect Malaysia, in partnership with Malaysia’s leading ticketing platform, Ticket2U Sdn Bhd, has launched Ticket Refund Insurance, offering enhanced financial security to ticket buyers and setting a new standard in event protection.

Japan Insurers Seek Growth Abroad As Domestic Market Shrinks - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Japanese insurance companies are increasingly seeking growth overseas as the domestic market faces constraints due to an ageing and shrinking population, according to a new commentary by AM Best.

Putra Heights Fire Sparks Production Disruptions, Financial Losses For 200 Factories

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 (Bernama) -- The gas pipeline fire incident at Putra Heights has significantly impacted the operations of approximately 200 industrial facilities in the Klang Valley, spanning various manufacturing sub-sectors and company sizes.

PAC To Hold Five More Closed-door Proceedings On Insurance Hikes, Hospital Fees

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will conduct five more closed proceedings this month regarding the increase in health insurance premiums, private hospital charges, and the impact on public health before preparing a comprehensive report for presentation during the parliamentary session in June.

Gold Futures Close Lower Amid Price Correction, Tracking Comex Performance And US Tariff Exemption

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) closed lower on Wednesday due to a price correction while tracking the COMEX gold performance. 

ABM Encourages Borrowers Affected By Putra Heights Fire To Contact Their Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) and its member banks expressed their deepest concerns for those impacted by the gas pipeline fire that broke out today in Putra Heights.

Cautious Aidilfitri Spending Despite Stable Economy, Labour Market

PUTRAJAYA, March 30 (Bernama) -- Economic uncertainty is shaping Malaysians' spending habits this festive season, with consumers adopting a cautious approach despite stable economic conditions.

ACE Market-listed Southern Score Builders Proposes Listing Transfer To Main Market

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- ACE Market-listed Southern Score Builders Bhd has proposed to transfer its listing and entire issued share capital to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.

KPJ Healthcare Sells Properties To Al-`Aqar REIT For RM241 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiaries entered into two separate conditional sale and purchase agreements to dispose of properties to Al-’Aqar Healthcare REIT for RM241 million.

YTL Communications Partners Equinix, Transcelestial To Enhance Connectivity, AI Capabiliities

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- YTL Communications Sdn Bhd has inked two memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with Equinix Inc and Transcelestial to bring cutting-edge technology solutions to businesses in Malaysia by enhancing connectivity and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across the nation.