Great American Insurance Group Hires Natt Wattanaumphaipong To Singapore Leadership Role

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Great American Insurance Group has appointed Nattakorn (Natt) Wattanaumphaipong as Senior Director, Technical Underwriting for the Singapore Branch of its flagship insurer, Great American Insurance Company.

Malaysia's Property Sector To Shift To Fundamental-Driven Growth - Knight Frank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Headline activity in Malaysia's property market no longer provides a complete picture of underlying market dynamics, as outcomes are now driven by infrastructure readiness, capital discipline and alignment with long-term demand fundamentals.

Affin Hwang IB, CBOE In Partnership To Introduce VIX® Futures In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) — Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd has partnered with Cboe Global Markets Inc to introduce VIX® Futures to local investors.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains At Mid-Morning, Led By Financial Services

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index extended its upward momentum at mid-morning, supported by continued buying interest in key index heavyweights, led by financial services.

Attindas Accelerates European Expansion With Italy-based SILC Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Attindas Hygiene Partners has acquired Italy-based Società Italiana Lavorazione Cellulosa (SILC S.p.A.), taking a significant step forward in executing its growth strategy.

Semico Capital Achieves 80 Pct Premium Over IPO Price, Raises RM23.2 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) --  Semico Capital Bhd made a strong debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia today as it opened at 45 sen, achieving a premium of 80 per cent over its initial public offering (IPO) price of 25 sen per share.

Dark Horse Consulting Group Acquires BCVG To Expand Regenerative Medicine

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Dark Horse Consulting Group (DHCG), a strategic and operational biotherapeutics consulting firm, has acquired Bruder Consulting & Venture Group (BCVG), a strategic advisory firm with a global footprint in biotech and biopharma.

Malaysian Healthcare Sector To Extend Beyond Hospitals In 2026 -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian healthcare sector is poised to extend beyond hospitals in 2026 following several mega healthcare listings expected this year, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB).

Amanda Lacaze To Retire As Lynas CEO, MD

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Lynas Rare Earths Ltd chief executive officer and managing director Amanda Lacaze will retire after 12 years in the role.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Firmer, Breaks Above 1,700 On Improved Risk Appetite

Ringgit Extends Gains Against US Dollar At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its momentum to open higher on Tuesday against a weaker greenback amid growing market concern over the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s (Fed) independence following continued pressure on its monetary policy stance.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Anticipation Of Weaker Output Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, driven by market anticipation of weaker output growth in the coming weeks, said a trader.