Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Gains, Stronger Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher today, in tandem with the upbeat regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Lower vs US Dollar, Mixed Fed Signals

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Friday, supported by a slightly firmer US Dollar Index (DXY) and mixed signals from the US Federal Reserve (US Fed).

Ringgit Closes Higher Vs US Dollar Amid Escalating Trade Tensions

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to end higher as the US dollar fluctuated on Thursday amid rising trade tensions after the United States government issued new tariff threats on the global market, an analyst said.  

Visits To Italy, France And Brazil Achieved Key Objectives, Says PM Anwar

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 8 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Monday that his official visits to Italy, France and Brazil have successfully met their intended objectives.

SST Revision Does Not Justify Hotel Rate Hikes - MoF

By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) – The Ministry of Finance (MoF) indicated that the Sales and Service Tax (SST) does not warrant the hotel room rate increases asserted by some hotel associations.

3K Carnival Marks mySalam’s Inclusive Outreach In Pulau Bum Bum

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The national takaful protection scheme, mySalam, managed by Great Eastern Takaful Berhad (GETB), has expanded its 3K Carnival: Finance, Health, and Welfare coverage to Pulau Bum Bum in Semporna, Sabah.

Escalating Tension In Middle East Raises Cost Concerns Among Travellers, Insurers

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) — Air travellers and insurance companies are deeply concerned over possible rise in costs brought on by the escalating geopolitical tension in the Middle East which has led to abrupt closure of major airports in the region, which serve as among the busiest aviation hubs.

Allianz Malaysia Supports Healthcare Reforms To Promote Affordability And Insurance Sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) – Allianz Malaysia Bhd fully supports systemic reforms in the healthcare sector to address rising medical costs and ensure the long-term viability of the insurance industry for the benefit of customers.

Lessons On Insurance To Be Learnt From USJ Putra Heights Gas Pipeline Explosion

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- It’s been about three months since the devastating gas pipeline explosion and fire at USJ Putra Heights. Fortunately, there were no fatalities. It shocked Malaysians. Questions are still being asked as to the compensation for damages to houses, properties, possessions and injuries sustained.

Tehran: A Melting Pot Of History And Culture That Should Be Cherished, Not Shelled

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- It is indeed a sad state of affairs to note that the calm and peaceful Tehran I saw during a visit to Iran just last April has shockingly been shattered and turned into a war zone overnight. 

Bursa Malaysia To Remain Cautious, CI To Trade Within 1,500-1,530 Range Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain cautious next week, tracking Wall Street’s performance as markets digest signals from the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), said an analyst.

FBM KLCI Futures Likely To Trade Cautiously Next Week, Tracking Local And US Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade cautiously next week, tracking the local bourse and Wall Street’s performances, an analyst said.