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Putra Heights Incident: Comprehensive Home Insurance Matters In Unforeseen Disasters

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The gas explosion incident at Putra Heights, which destroyed scores of homes, serves as a stark reminder for homeowners to seriously consider insuring their houses as well as the contents inside their homes to mitigate losses from such unforeseen calamities.

U Mobile Names Huawei Malaysia, ZTE Malaysia As 5G Network Tech Partners

PUTRAJAYA, April 15 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd has appointed Huawei Malaysia and ZTE Malaysia as its technology partners for its next-generation 5G network.

Petronas, Petrovietnam Seal 20-year PSC, UGSA Extension For PM3 CAA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), through Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), and Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) have signed a key principles agreement (KPA) to extend the production sharing contract (PSC) and upstream gas sales agreement (UGSA) for the PM3 commercial arrangement area (CAA) for another 20 years.

 

Jewellery Makers Continue To Shine Despite Soaring Gold Prices

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's jewellery sector remains resilient, with robust demand continuing despite rising gold prices, largely fuelled by deep-rooted cultural appreciation for gold as both a symbol of wealth and a trusted investment or “safe haven” asset.

CPO Futures End Lower Amid Expections Of Higher Production, Weaker Export Pace

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday amid expectations of higher production and weaker export pace in coming weeks, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Scientex Posts Lower Net Profit Of RM123.95 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Scientex Bhd’s net profit fell 12.1 per cent to RM123.95 million in the second quarter ended Jan 31, 2025 (2Q FY2025) compared with RM141.01 million a year earlier. 

Maintenance Fee Arrears: Should We Be Concerned?

By Abdul Hamid A. Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Unpaid maintenance fees in strata developments have reached worrying levels, with arrears estimated in the hundreds of millions — and potentially billions, if unaddressed.

KMI Healthcare, BSHSB Ink RM146 Mln Deal To Build And Lease 100-bed Hospital In Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Kumpulan Medic Iman Sdn Bhd (KMI Healthcare), a subsidiary of TDM Bhd, has signed a build-and-lease agreement with Bertam Specialist Hospital Sdn Bhd (BSHSB) to develop a 100-bed hospital in Bertam, Seberang Perai Utara, Penang.  

Insurance Associations Forward Proposals For Healthcare, Insurance Sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA), and the Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia (PIAM) have jointly proposed key recommendations to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to enhance affordability, transparency and sustainability in Malaysia’s healthcare and insurance sectors.

TNB: Powering Malaysia’s Future, Channelling 60 Pct Of Profits To The Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) continues to drive Malaysia’s economic resilience and energy security, announcing a strong and sustainable financial performance for 2024.

In-depth Study To Be Conducted To Consider Feasibility Of Detailed Reporting Of Insurance Policy Profit And Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- A more in-depth study will be conducted to consider the feasibility of detailed reporting on the profit and loss of each medical insurance policy, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Takaful Malaysia Posts Higher Profit After Zakat Of RM378.1 Mln In FY24

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd’s profit after zakat and tax for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 increased nine per cent to RM378.1 million compared to RM347.1 million posted in 2023.