Takaful Malaysia Posts RM94.54 Mln Profit In 1Q, Revenue Up RM1.12 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q FY2025) declined to RM94.54 million from RM102.3 million recorded in the same period last year.

ASEAN, GCC And China - A New Power Bloc Of The Global South

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BEIJING, May 27 (Bernama) -- As the global economic uncertainty rages on following the United States’ (US) sweeping tariffs, China sees the inaugural ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur today not merely as a diplomatic gathering but a pivotal moment in the rise of the Global South. 

ASEAN-GCC-China Summit Reflects Success In Reshaping Cooperation Amid Multipolar World

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described the  organisation of the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit, which will take place for the first time today, as a success in reshaping the cooperation framework in line with the realities of today's multipolar world.

MIA Calls On Accountants To Lead Cross-Sector Collaboration For Sustainable Future 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) encourages accountants to take the lead in fostering  collaboration across sectors and borders in pursuit of a sustainable and inclusive future. 

Accountants Play Critical Role In Improving Companies Sustainablity Practices — Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) — Accountants play a critical role in guiding companies to improve their sustainability practices, particularly in governance by ensuring high-quality, reliable disclosures are aligned with international standards, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysian, Vietnamese And Singaporean Firms Ink Landmark Deal For Export Of Renewable Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- In a landmark move for regional energy cooperation, leading energy companies from Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam have signed a joint development agreement to explore the export of renewable electricity from Vietnam to Malaysia and Singapore.

Malaysian Cocoa Board To Enhance Cocoa Industry's Competitiveness Via R&D

KOTA KINABALU, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government, through the Malaysian Cocoa Board (MCB), plays a key role in driving cocoa research and development (R&D) to boost the industry’s competitiveness.

SC Launches Two Initiatives To Drive Maqasid Al-Shariah Adoption In ICM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has unveiled the 40 Hadiths book series on sustainability and ethical sales transactions to promote a deeper understanding of the Islamic perspective on sustainability and Islamic ethics in commercial transactions.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday On Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, dragged down by profit-taking in selected heavyweights amid a broadly weaker regional market performance following a Wall Street selloff overnight.

ASEAN Must Unlock Geo-Economic Potential To Narrow GDP Gap With Global Blocs - NCCIM

By V. Sankara

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must capitalise on strategic initiatives such as the ASEAN Geo-economics Task Force and the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) to narrow its economic gap with major global blocs like the European Union. 

Malaysia Strategically Positioned To Drive Cross-Regional Trade, Enhance Supply Chains With ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Scale

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in a strategic position to drive cross-regional trade, strengthen regional supply chains, and advance sustainable infrastructure development, taking into account the enormous combined economic scale of ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and China. 

AEC Blueprint Makes Significant Stride With Implementation Rate At A Commendable 97 Pct - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025’s implementation rate stands at a commendable 97 per cent, comprising 75 per cent completed measures and 22 per cent currently in progress, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.