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. 

Basic Medical And Health Insurance Introduced In 2027 To Be A Standalone Product -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The basic medical and health insurance (MHIT) to be introduced in early 2027 will be a standalone product and not linked to investments, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).

Ewon Calls On His Ministry’s GLCs To Deliver Larger Dividends To State Govt

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick has called on government-linked companies (GLCs) under his ministry to increase their revenues so they can pay higher dividends to the government.

Dewan Rakyat Approves RM14.63 Bln Transfer To Development Fund

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat today approved the Finance Ministry’s motion to transfer RM14.631 billion of the remaining Malaysian Government Investment Issues (MGII) proceeds for the August-December 2025 period to the Development Fund.

Ringgit Surges To 4.11 Against Greenback, Highest In Four Years And Five Months

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit surged to 4.11 against the greenback at the close on Thursday, hitting a new high in almost four and a half years, as weaker economic data in the United States continued to heighten expectations of a cut in US interest rates.

Paragon Globe Unit To Sell Land In Johor Worth RM64.47 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Paragon Globe Bhd‘s wholly owned unit PGB Landmark Sdn Bhd planned to sell a parcel of freehold land in Tanjung Kupang, Johor for RM64.47 million to GSP Automotive Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Market Sentiment Turns Cautious

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier losses to end marginally lower today as cautious sentiment prevailed ahead of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting next week.

Meltwater Recognised In IDC MarketScape For SMB Influencer Management

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and influencer intelligence, has been recognised as a Leader in the new IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Influencer Management for SMB Companies 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment.

OTC Markets, Moomoo Enable 24-Hour Retail Trading

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- OTC Markets Group Inc and Moomoo, a global investment and trading platform, announced a major achievement in retail investing as Moomoo officially connects to OTC Markets’ MOON ATS, delivering seamless, around-the-clock market access for investors worldwide.