By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The insurance and takaful industry is optimistic that recipients of the Perlindungan Tenang Voucher (PTV) 3.0 programme will continue to pursue insurance coverage even after the campaign period.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Tonnes of food waste end up in Malaysia’s landfills every day, much of it still edible. The problem becomes even more pronounced during festive seasons such as Ramadan, when large volumes of food are prepared but not always consumed.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as global risk sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump signalled a de-escalation in the West Asia conflict.
JAKARTA, March 23 (Bernama) -- Indonesia expects the Aidilfitri mudik or homecoming momentum to support its 2026 economic growth target of 5.5 to 5.6 per cent year-on-year, with public mobility and spending rising during the festive period.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 (Bernama) -- Intense demand coupled with the wider acceptance of shariah-compliant financial products will continue expanding Islamic banking in Malaysia despite stiff competition from the conventional sector, an economist said today.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Gold prices are currently under pressure due to market liquidation, rising real yields and temporarily delayed physical demand, rather than a breakdown in the long-term macroeconomic outlook, according to an analyst.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Trading on Bursa Malaysia is expected to continue to be volatile next week after the Raya break, although the broader trend still points to a gradually rising momentum.
SINGAPORE, March 20 (Bernama) -- Maybank has extended a term loan facility of up to S$65 million (S$1=RM3.08) to ISE Foods Holdings (IFH) as the sole bank financier to partially finance the development of Singapore’s fourth egg farm (SG4EF).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is encouraging industry players and the public to participate actively in the trading of used cooking oil (UCO) as part of efforts to support the nation’s circular economy.
ISTANBUL, March 20 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Thursday that a sustained rise in energy prices stemming from the war in West Asia could push global inflation higher and weigh on economic output.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Thursday, tracking gains in energy prices and Indonesia’s biodiesel policy expectations.
