KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The government has succeeded in reducing its dependence on petroleum-related revenue to 16.9 per cent in 2025 compared to 28 per cent in 2022 through revenue measures implemented since 2023, according to the Ministry of Economy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation’s (IILM) outstanding short-term Sukuk portfolio has reached a new record level of US$6.2 billion (US$1=RM4.20).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The price of gold, which has risen by more than 40 per cent since early January 2024, presents the best opportunity to invest in the Bank Islam Gold Account (BIGA-i), a Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd’s (BIMB) Shariah-compliant digital gold product.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (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 South Korea’s KB Insurance Co Ltd (KBI), with a stable outlook.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- AM Best has maintained a stable outlook on China’s non-life insurance segment, supported by sustained premium growth driven by new energy vehicles (NEVs), health reforms and emerging product developments, alongside supportive regulatory policies and market development initiatives.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Clean Jeju Green Tea Cooperative 'Sumang' has introduced a more refined grading system for its matcha products, a strategic move to diversify its premium tea portfolio and offer consumers a broader choice tailored to their specific needs.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent), a long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) and the Indonesia National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.ID (Exceptional) to Indonesia’s PT Lippo General Insurance Tbk (LGI).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- DXN Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended Aug 31, 2025 (2Q 2025), rose to RM70.26 million from RM65.97 million a year earlier.
OSAKA, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority’s (MIDA) success in attracting RM12.79 billion in potential investments from Japanese companies at Expo 2025 Osaka signals a strong vote of confidence in Malaysia’s industrial ecosystem, especially in green technology, semiconductors and medical devices sectors.
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Pensonic Holdings Bhd (Pensonic) recorded a 53 per cent rise in net profit for the first quarter ended Aug 31 of its 2026 financial year, underpinned by stronger export performance, improved operational efficiency, and continued progress under its lifestyle-driven strategy.
By Niam Seet Wei
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Tariffs, rare earths and other critical minerals are expected to be among the key topics discussed during United States (US) President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to the 47th ASEAN Summit here, said economist Dr Goh Lim Thye.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia can hold its head high as its chairmanship of ASEAN 2025 draws to a close this year for having set in motion initiatives to drive regional integration, engage more with dialogue partners and fortify the grouping’s economic pillar.
