SD Guthrie Delivers First Tariff-Free Palm Oil Shipment Under CPTPP To UK

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- SD Guthrie Bhd delivered its first-ever tariff-free shipment of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)-certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) to the United Kingdom (UK) under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

ECWI Up After Ending Agreement Limiting Its Role In Malaysian Property Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Eco World International Bhd’s (ECWI) share price rose in the morning trading session after the company’s proposal to end a collaboration it entered into with Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld Malaysia) to explore property investment and development opportunities in Malaysia.

ASEAN To Look Into Nuclear Energy Potential As Clean, Stable Energy Source

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries are examining the prospects of nuclear energy as a clean and stable source of electricity, with the potential to replace fossil fuel-based generation sources and support the regional energy transition agenda. 

BNM: Headline Inflation Eases To 1.4 Pct, Core Holds In March

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation moderated to 1.4 per cent in March 2025, down from 1.5 per cent in February, while core inflation held steady at 1.9 per cent, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

Sime Darby Property Issues RM800 Mln Sukuk Musharakah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Property Bhd has successfully issued RM800 million under the third issuance of the sukuk musharakah programme.

Analysts Positive On F&N's Outlook Despite Lower 2Q FY2025 Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Analysts remained positive on Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s  (F&N) outlook despite the company reporting a lower net profit for the second quarter ended March 31, 2025 (2Q FY2025).

Tower’s Credit Ratings Affirmed By AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of "a-" (Excellent) of New Zealand’s Tower Limited (Tower), with the outlook for both credit ratings (ratings) assessed as stable.

Short-term Rates To Remain Stable On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Short-term rates are expected to remain stable today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system.

Bursa Malaysia Up For 4th Day Running, CI Ends At Intra-Day High

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed at an intra-day high today, marking its fourth consecutive session of gains, which reflected a positive carry-over from Wall Street’s strong close last Friday, amid a mixed regional market performance.

China’s TMNCH Credit Ratings Affirmed Excellent - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) to The Tokio Marine and Nichido Fire Insurance Company (China) Limited (TMNCH).

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.