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KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$129.73 billion at the end of March 2026, compared with US$126.61 billion at end-March 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has placed under review with developing implications the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Malaysia’s Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd (Labuan Re).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Ryt Bank has launched a new in-app investment platform called Ryt Invest, marking a first for digital banking in Malaysia by bringing shariah-compliant investing with zero per cent sales charge.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Financial commitments linked to credit cards, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) facilities and personal financing are becoming increasingly common among middle-income borrowers, highlighting the need for stronger financial literacy and responsible borrowing practices, according to financial consultancy Bluebricks Holding Sdn Bhd.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Monday as investors turned cautious, with profit-taking emerging in selected heavyweights, amid rising global bond yields and ahead of the US inflation release.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, particularly Johor, has positioned itself as a cost-efficient alternative to Singapore for data centre investments, owing to its relatively abundant land, availability of power infrastructure, and attractive investment incentives.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Banks in Malaysia and some Asia-Pacific (APAC) economies will be less impacted by higher energy prices, according to Moody’s Ratings.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The government is open to government-linked companies (GLCs) taking calculated losses in strategic sectors such as the digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI), provided there is transparency, good governance and clear policies.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd’s net profit rose to RM545.39 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY2026) from RM394.25 million in the preceding year.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good) of Thailand’s Asian Reinsurance Corporation (Asian Re).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Taiwan’s Union Insurance Company Limited (Union).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- EC-Council, a cybersecurity education provider, has released its flagship Certified CISO Hall of Fame 2025 Report, highlighting the transformation of cybersecurity leadership as artificial intelligence (AI), regulatory pressure and enterprise risk redefine boardroom priorities worldwide.
