Bumiputera Rights Protected Under ART Pact, Says Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Bumiputera rights remained a firm red line throughout negotiations on the Malaysia-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Tariffs (ART), Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said.

Nearly RM200 Bln In Exports To US At Risk If ART Not Signed -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Nearly RM200 billion in exports to the United States, along with over a million jobs and 7,700 small and medium enterprises (SMEs), would have been at risk if market access to the United States were lost due to the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) not being concluded.

Takaful Malaysia 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM115.42 Mln On Lower Claims

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd (Takaful Malaysia) posted a higher net profit of RM115.42 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q 2025), up from RM100.65 million a year ago, mainly due to lower claims incurred.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Between 4.13-4.16 With Slight Upward Bias Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade between 4.13 and 4.16 against the US dollar next week, with a slight upward bias after mainly weakening this week as markets lowered expectations of a United States interest rate cut at the December meeting.

Pacific Prime Clinches Triple Win At HR Vendors Of The Year 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Pacific Prime, an international health insurance broker and employee benefits and risk specialist, has earned three major awards at the HR Vendors of the Year Awards Singapore 2025.

Ringgit Higher Versus US Dollar Ahead Of Next US Fed Rate Move

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday amid investors’ cautious sentiment about the US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate next month, an analyst said.

US-Malaysia ART Doesn't Prevent Malaysia From Trading, Negotiating With Other Countries -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised that the United States-Malaysia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) does not prevent Malaysia from negotiating or trading with other countries, including China.

Healthcare, Insurance Industries Revive GMC To Strengthen Medical Claims Management

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The healthcare and insurance/takaful industries have reactivated the Grievance Mechanism Committee (GMC) with the support of the Health Ministry and Bank Negara Malaysia, bringing together medical professionals, hospitals, insurers, takaful operators, and regulators to address systemic claims challenges.

MOF Denies Claim That Petronas Takes 95 Pct Of Borneo’s Oil Revenue

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has denied claims that Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has taken up to 95 per cent of the petroleum revenue from Sabah and Sarawak.

Budget 2026 Formulated With Comprehensive Fiscal Approach – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The fiscal approach for Budget 2026 has been formulated comprehensively, covering federal operating and development expenditures as well as catalytic investments by government-linked entities, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Excess Tax Payments Cannot Be Used To Offset Future Liabilities -- Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) does not allow companies to offset excess tax payments against future tax liabilities, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

AM Best Rates Delta’s Affiliates’ Performance Assessment Excellent

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the performance assessment (assessment) of PA-2 (Excellent) of Delta Insurance New Zealand Limited and Delta Underwriting Private Limited, Singapore.