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By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should choose a specific sector within the semiconductor industry to focus on and strive to become a leader in that niche, setting itself apart from other ASEAN countries, said Basementality Sdn Bhd spot procurement manager Kirill Korbout.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “aa-” (Superior) of South Korea-based DB Insurance Co Ltd (DBI), with a stable outlook.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of B++ (Good), a long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good) and a Vietnam National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (Exceptional) to Military Insurance Corporation (MIC).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s shipping industry navigated cautiously in the first half of 2025, as industry players assessed market conditions and challenges, operating in a complex environment that demanded a measured and deliberate strategy.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s construction sector is forecast to see a data centre (DC) award cycle in the second half of the year, driven by multiple contract decisions on tenders submitted in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), according to Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The move by Government-linked Investment Companies (GLICs) and Government-linked Companies (GLCs) to implement a minimum monthly living wage of RM3,100 for 153,000 employees marks a highly significant milestone that can catalyse a broader wage reform across Malaysia’s labour market, according to economists.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has adequate buffers to weather volatility, including capital outflows, triggered by global interest rate hikes, said International Centre for Education for Islamic Finance (INCEIF) University Professor of Practice Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has commended the Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) efforts in exploring new approaches to enhance Malaysian retirement adequacy.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Journalists are keenly aware that knowledge in business and economics reporting is a pivotal component in covering domestic, regional and international issues competently, with tariffs now dominating global headlines.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s general insurance industry is set to expand further in the next few years due to greater awareness of the importance of insurance coverage after the unfortunate Putra Heights gas explosion, which caused extensive damage to homes and properties.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The stable outlook on South Korea’s non-life insurance segment has been maintained by AM Best, noting a continued refinement of the country’s domestic solvency standards that have helped strengthen insurers’ capital management.
