KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is entering 2026 with its oil and gas sector still standing firm, but the ground beneath it is shifting faster than at any point in decades.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Vedanta Resources Limited (VRL), a global transition metals, critical minerals, energy and technology company, posted stronger financial performance in the first half of fiscal year 2026 (H1FY26), with revenue rising eight per cent to US$9.367 billion, driven by favourable commodity prices and operational efficiencies. (US$1=RM4.10)
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- The Public Sector Home Financing Board (LPPSA) is set to make history by launching its first-rated sukuk programme next year, a strategic move aimed at expanding its funding ecosystem while supporting the government’s efforts in prudently managing the country’s liabilities.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is likely to remain largely protected from major disruption, as the country’s manufacturing base has been mostly unaffected by the recent floods and Cyclone Senyar, according to Moody’s Ratings.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good) and the Vietnam National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of Bao Minh Insurance Corporation (BMI).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (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 Bermuda’s NEWGT Reinsurance Company Ltd (NEWGT).
By Karina Imran & Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer on Friday at around RM4.10 to the US dollar, with improving fiscal conditions supporting investor sentiment toward the local currency.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The implementation of targeted subsidy does not increase national debt, but rather an important strategy to reduce long-term liabilities, stabilise the fiscal position and strengthen investor confidence in Malaysia’s economic prospects.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- More than 84 per cent of 16.5 million eligible Malaysians, or 13.9 million, have enjoyed the RON95 petrol price of RM1.99 per litre under the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) programme as of Nov 30, 2025, according to Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to further reducing new debt in 2025, projected at about RM75 billion, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is not obligated to carry out US$240 billion in commercial purchases or US$70 billion in investments in the United States under the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) has appointed Abdul Hakim Amir Zainol as its new chief financial officer (CFO) effective Nov 12, 2025.
