LIAM Appoints Pauline Teoh As New President

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has appointed Zurich Life Insurance Malaysia Bhd chief executive officer (CEO), Pauline Teoh, as its new president.

Malaysia's Banking System Capital Ratio Remains Strong At 18.1 Pct, RM139.3 Bln In Excess Capital Buffers -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's banking system total capital ratio remained strong at 18.1 per cent of total risk-weighted assets in December 2025, compared with 18.2 per cent in June 2025, with excess capital buffers amounting to RM139.3 billion from RM138.9 billion previously, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

BNM Pays RM5 Bln In Dividend To Govt For 2025, Asset Size At RM602.22 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) paid the government RM5 billion as dividend in 2025, as compared with RM5.25 billion the year before.

Healthcare Sector Outlook Remains Positive Despite Staff Shortages - MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) is maintaining its “positive” stance on the Malaysian healthcare sector despite medical staff shortages.

Main Market-Bound Empire Premium Food Aims To Raise RM152.6 Mln From IPO

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.

BNM International Reserves At US$128.1 Bln As At March 13, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The Bank Negara Malaysia’s international reserves stood at US$128.1 billion as at March 13, 2026.

LIAM’s i-Mula 50 Insurance Fund Draws 90,000 Sign-Ups

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.

Navigating The 2026 F1 Calendar Amid West Asia Conflict

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- As the 2026 Formula 1 (F1) season opened in Melbourne from March 6-8, the sport is facing one of its most complex geopolitical challenges in recent years.

Privatisation Of DNB To Reduce Govt's Financial Liabilities, Says Academician

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) -- The privatisation of Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) is expected to reduce the government’s financial liabilities and associated risks as the 5G network deployment transitions from a policy-driven phase to a fully commercial stage, according to an industry expert.

BNM: International Reserves At US$128.3 Bln As At Feb 27, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s international reserves stood at US$128.3 billion as at Feb 27, 2026.

Ekovest Unit Inks 54-Year Federal Govt Concession Deal To Develop RM2.32 Bln Like Highway Project

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Ekovest Bhd’s subsidiary Lebuhraya DUKE Fasa 2A Sdn Bhd has signed a concession agreement with the federal government to develop the Laluan Istana – Kiara Expressway (LIKE) with the estimated total construction cost of RM2.32 billion.

Malaysian Insurance Sector Set For Major Reforms Under Reset Initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian insurance industry is poised to enter a new phase of major reforms under government-led RESET initiatives, including the introduction of the medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) plan and diagnostic-related group (DRG) pricing to address rising medical costs.