SC Gives Nod To Sunway Healtcare's Bursa Main Market Listing

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has approved the proposed listing of Sunway Healthcare Holdings Bhd (SHH) on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower as Investors Eye US Data, BOJ Decision

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Friday amid mixed regional market performance as investors turned cautious over a possible rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and upcoming US economic data that may influence the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision next week.  

Helical Fusion Secures US$5.5 Mln In Series A Extension Funding

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Helical Fusion Co Ltd (Helical Fusion), a developer of next-generation clean energy through nuclear fusion, has completed its Series A Extension round, raising approximately US$5.5 million (US$1 = RM4.10).

Vietnam’s Bao Minh Insurance Credit Ratings Affirmed By AM Best

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).

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings For Bermuda’s NEWGT Reinsurance

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).

AM Best Affirms Mongolian Re Credit Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B (Fair) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bb+” (Fair) of Mongolian National Reinsurance JSC (Mongolian Re).

DayOne Secures Up To 1 Bln Euros Financing For Global Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- DayOne Data Centers, a Singapore-headquartered data centre developer and operator, has secured a mezzanine financing facility of 500 million euros, expandable up to one billion euros upon mutual agreement. (1 Euro = RM4.78)

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday, CI Down 0.54 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday today, with the benchmark index down 0.54 per cent, due to persistent selling in selected heavyweights, led by the financial services, telecommunications, and media sectors.

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings For Hong Kong’s China Taiping Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed Hong Kong’s China Taiping Insurance (HK) Company Limited [CTPI (HK)] financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent), with a stable outlook.

Maybank, CIMB Expect Improving Orders At VS Industry; HLIB Stays Cautious

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Two research firms expect order flows at VS Industry Bhd to improve over the coming quarters despite a weaker first-quarter performance, while another has maintained a cautious view due to softer customer demand and margin pressure.

MBSB Maintains "Buy" Rating For Mr DIY Amid Steady Earnings Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd has maintained a “Buy” rating on Mr DIY Group (M) Bhd, citing the retailer’s dominant scale, predictable growth, and structural cost and margin advantages that support steady earnings expansion.

Johor Bahru-Kunming Direct Flights To Give Tailwind To Visit Malaysia 2026

BEIJING, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Direct flights between Johor Bahru and Kunming will contribute positively to Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), said Consul-General of Malaysia to Kunming, Muhamad Akmal Abdul Wahab.