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By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, March 31 (Bernama) -- The electricity and gas tariffs in Singapore for the second quarter (2Q) of 2026 are expected to increase following the rise in fuel prices amid regional tensions in West Asia, said the Energy Market Authority (EMA).
PUTRAJAYA, March 26 (Bernama) -- The government is bearing petrol and diesel subsidies estimated at up to RM4 billion a month under the implementation of the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) and BUDI Diesel programmes, following the rise in global crude oil prices.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The Hong Kong Insurance Authority’s (HKIA) proposed changes to how non-life insurers’ required capital levels are evaluated for natural catastrophes, man-made risks, and offshore reinsurance could strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a global reinsurance and risk management hub, according to a new AM Best report.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Food and beverage company Empire Premium Food Bhd aims to raise RM152.6 million from its initial public offering (IPO) via a listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia on April 17, 2026.
JOHOR BAHRU, March 25 (Bernama) -- Ranhill SAJ has partnered with Yes to offer Johor households a RM10.50 monthly voucher credited to their water bill for six months through selected broadband subscriptions, in a move to ease living costs while enhancing digital connectivity across the state.
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.
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 17 (Bernama) -- The Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 (HPAA) continues to allow hire-purchase providers to offer both fixed-rate and variable-rate loans, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has concluded the i-MULA 50 Starter Pack Insurance Fund, with about 90,000 Malaysians signed up for coverage.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- More than RM7 billion was mobilised under Malaysia Co-investment Fund (MyCIF) to fund over 11,500 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and startups since 2019, said Securities Commission chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) – Companies with a strong brand position and better cost management are likely to deliver improved quarterly results, driven by festive sales, which in turn could support their share price, analysts said.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said policymakers are likely to assess the situation before raising interest rates to contain inflation resulting from the impact of the conflict in West Asia and surging oil prices.
