Taiwanese Shinkong Insurance Receives Credit Rating Boost From AM Best 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- AM Best has upgraded the long-term issuer credit rating (Long-Term ICR) of Taiwan’s Shinkong Insurance Company Limited (Shinkong Insurance) to “a+” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent), while affirming its financial strength rating (FSR) at A (Excellent).

Perodua Set To Benefit From Malaysia's Automotive Market In 2025 - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is expected to benefit the most from Malaysia’s automotive industry in 2025, driven by forward-buying interest due to the deferment of new excise duty regulations until the end of the year.

Malaysia Won't Be Fixated On Growth Forecasts But Will Focus On Building Resilience -- Amir Hamzah

Malaysia’s Great Shift: Navigating The High Stakes Of Targeted Subsidies

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia embarks on one of the most ambitious reforms to its economic framework in recent decades, the issue of targeted subsidy for diesel has taken centre stage.

IGB REIT 1Q Net Profit Rises To RM106.58 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- IGB Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) posted a higher net profit of RM106.58 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) from RM99.61 million in 1Q 2024. 

Uni-Fuels Revenue Soars 119 Pct, Faces Profit Headwinds Post-IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited (Uni-Fuels), a global marine fuel solutions provider, posted a 119 per cent surge in revenue for 2024, reaching US$155.2 million from US$70.8 million in 2023, driven by a 121 per cent jump in marine fuel sales. (US$1=RM4.38)

Malaysian Banks To Stay Appealing Amid Trade Tensions - HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) said Malaysian banks are expected to be among the more attractive sectors for investors seeking refuge from United States President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Bank Muamalat's Unit Launches New Shariah-compliant Gold Investment Fund

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary Muamalat Invest Sdn Bhd has launched a new Shariah-compliant gold investment fund, the Muamalat-i Gold Fund (MiGOLD).

Keyfield Forecasts Stable DCR, Eyes OSV Market Upside Despite Global Challenges – Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects Keyfield International Bhd’s daily charter rate (DCR) in the local offshore support vessel (OSV) market to remain stable or slightly lower year-on-year, supported by tight supply and rising demand despite global macroeconomic challenges.

Balanced Development, Lasting Impact: Tun Abdullah’s Economic Blueprint Remembered

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Allahyarham Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will be remembered not only as Malaysia’s fifth Prime Minister but also as a visionary leader who championed a more inclusive and regionally balanced approach to economic development, said economists.

FACT 2025: Malaysia Drives Trade Growth With Harmonised Commodity Standards

PUTRAJAYA, April 14 (Bernama) -- As the powerhouse in the global commodities market, with palm oil, rubber, timber, cocoa and pepper driving its economy, Malaysia is focused on streamlining trade to foster trust between trading partners to strengthen trade and market development.

National Gas Roadmap In Process Of Being Finalised – Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The National Gas Roadmap is currently being finalised and is scheduled to be launched this year, said Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.