EPF Records Total Investment Income Of RM18.31 Bln For 1Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) recorded investment income totalling RM18.31 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), a 13 per cent decline from RM20.99 billion in the corresponding period in 2024.

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings For FuSure Reinsurance With Stable Outlook 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Hong Kong’s FuSure Reinsurance Company Limited (FuSure), with a stable outlook for both credit ratings (ratings).

IOI Properties, RHB Partner To Offer Home, Green Residential Property Loans

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd is partnering with RHB Banking Group (RHB) to launch home and renovation loans/financing and green residential property loans/financing for eligible residential properties across IOI Properties’ property portfolio.

Malaysia's Headline Inflation Unchanged At 1.4 Pct In April - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's headline inflation remained unchanged at 1.4 per cent in April 2025, while core inflation edged up to two per cent from 1.9 per cent in March 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Malaysia's PPI Falls By 3.4 Pct In April 2025, Led By Mining Sector Decline

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI), which measures price changes at the producer level, continued to decline by 3.4 per cent in April 2025, with the mining sector being the main contributor, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

TNB Delivers Operational Excellence While Strengthening Its Impact On Communities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia advances its ambition to become a regional digital hub, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) continues to power critical infrastructure for the sector.

Manufacturing Industry Capacity Utilisation Reaches 81.8 Pct In 1Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing industry capacity utilisation reached 81.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), increasing 1.0 percentage points from the 80.08 per cent recorded in the same quarter of the preceding year, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia’s Leading Index Rises 0.6 Pct In March, Signalling Continued Growth - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to maintain its growth trajectory, albeit at a more moderate pace, supported by solid economic fundamentals, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

Airwallex Raises US$300 Mln At US$6.2 Bln Valuation To Expand Global Financial Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Airwallex, a global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, has completed a US$300 million Series F funding round at a US$6.2 billion valuation. (US$1=RM4.25)

Malaysia’s Inflation Increased 1.4 Pct In April 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation increased to 1.4 per cent in April 2025 with the consumer price index at 134.3 versus 132.4 the same month a year ago, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysian Rubber Market Extends Uptrend On US-China Trade Truce Optimism

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market extended its uptrend on Wednesday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures markets amid continued optimism over a potential United States (US)-China trade truce, said a dealer.

Malaysia's Natural Rubber Production Drops 20.3 Pct In March 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production fell by 20.3 per cent to 28,712 tonnes in March 2025 from 36,005 tonnes in February 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).