New Era Of Connected EVs: HERE Technologies, Sony Honda Mobility Join Forces

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, announced its partnership with Sony Honda Mobility Inc (SHM) aimed at reshaping the future of mobility with the SHM electric vehicle (EV) brand, “AFEELA”.

Malaysia's Economy To Grow 5.0 Pct In 2025 - Economist 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy is expected to maintain a sustainable growth rate of 5.0 per cent in 2025 from an estimated 4.9 per cent in 2024, supported by a stable labour market condition, conducive fiscal and monetary policies amid lingering external uncertainties, said an economist. 

Kenanga IB Projects TIV To Rise To 805,000 Units In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) projects a total industry volume (TIV) of 805,000 units for the automotive industry in 2025, a marginal increase from an estimated 800,000 units in 2024.

Malaysia's TIV For New Vehicle Sales Set To Fall To 755,000 Units In 2025 - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The total industry volume (TIV) for new vehicle sales is expected to decline by four per cent year-on-year to 755,000 units in 2025, compared with 790,000 units in 2024, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Insurance Industry In Limelight Due To Public Outcry Over Steep Medical Premium In 2024

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- A review of the insurance industry’s performance in 2024 will undoubtedly have to include the backlash faced by the insurance and takaful industry after it announced a steep hike in medical insurance premiums.

Malaysia's November 2024 Inflation Falls To 1.8 Pct -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rate for November 2024 has decreased to 1.8 per cent, down from 1.9 per cent in October this year, the first decline since August 2021, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia’s Non-life Insurance Sector Remains Stable Despite Climate Risks - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained a stable outlook on Malaysia’s non-life insurance segment, citing sustained underwriting and pricing discipline.

Malaysian Developers Shine With 11 Wins At Propertyguru Asia Property Awards In Bangkok

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysian property developers made their mark at the 19th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final at The Athenee Hotel, in Bangkok, securing 11 prestigious awards.

Takaful Ikhlas General Wins Team Of The Year Award

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Takaful Ikhlas General Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of MNRB Holdings Bhd (MNRB), has been named Team of the Year (General Insurance and Takaful) at the Malaysia Management Excellence Awards 2024.

Analysts Positive On Sime Darby FY2025 Earnings Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd has raised its financial year 2025 and 2026 (FY2025–FY2026) earnings forecasts for Sime Darby Bhd by two per cent to account for an upward revision of its 2025 Perodua sales volume assumption to 330,000 units from 310,000 units.

Sime Darby’s Net Profit Soars To RM800 Mln In 1Q FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Bhd's net profit for the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (1Q FY2025) surged to RM800 million, up from RM589 million in the same period last year.

MOSTI Aims To Produce Two Mln Tons Of Hydrogen Annually By 2030

PETALING JAYA, Nov 27 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) aims to produce two million tons of hydrogen annually, scaling up to 16 million tons by 2050 in an Emission Driven Scenario (EDS) under the Economy and Technology Roadmap (HETR).