Ship, Cargo War Insurance Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) – The global maritime industry is closely monitoring rising tensions in the Middle East, with hull insurance and cargo war risk coverage skyrocketing in response to the current situation.

Kenanga IB Foresees FBM KLCI To Hit 1,840 Mark This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) foresees the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) could touch the 1,840 mark this year. 

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Open Higher On Improved Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to open higher on Friday as market sentiment improved after the exchange clarified that Morgan Stanley Capital International’s (MSCI) recent action was specific to Indonesia, with no similar concerns expected for Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia: Disclosure Standards Strong, Low Free-float IPOs Clear Of MSCI Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd’s disclosure and transparency standards remain strong, and the initial public offerings (IPOs) with a free float below 25 per cent have not raised material concerns for Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), said chief executive officer Datuk Fad’l Mohamed.

Bursa Malaysia Starts Lower On Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday as investors booked profits from recent gains and assessed the impact of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) decision to keep interest rates unchanged.

Affin Bank Projects 4.3 Pct GDP Growth For Malaysia This Year

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd expects Malaysia's economy to maintain its strong momentum with gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.3 per cent in 2026, following the likely 4.6 per cent expansion in 2025.

Globaltec To Generate First Revenue From Indonesian Coalbed Methane Venture This Year

From Nur Aiman Najwa Dzamae

JAKARTA, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Globaltec Formation Bhd’s 70 per cent-owned subsidiary NuEnergy Gas Ltd expects its coalbed methane (CBM) venture in Indonesia to yield its first revenue of about US$2 million (US$1=RM4.05) this year, driven by initial gas production from the Tanjung Enim Plan of Development 1 (POD 1) in South Sumatra.

Hilton, Explora Journeys Launch Luxury Ocean Loyalty Tie-Up

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Hilton and Explora Journeys, the ultra-luxury ocean travel brand of MSC Group, have unveiled an exclusive partnership that brings high-end cruising into Hilton’s global loyalty ecosystem, marking Hilton’s first major expansion into luxury ocean travel.

Bursa Malaysia Snaps Two-day Rally On Profit-taking

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped its two-day rally to close lower today, as investors engaged in profit-taking amid a more cautious trading tone, mirroring the mostly downbeat performance of regional peers.

MSC Shares Rise Amid Rahman Hydraulic Suspension

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Smelting Corporation Bhd (MSC) shares rose 3.42 per cent in early trade, despite its 80 per cent-owned subsidiary, Rahman Hydraulic Tin Sdn Bhd, facing a three-week suspension following a recent water discolouration incident.

Sarawak Non-LNG Gas Demand To Reach 500 mmscfd By Year-end -- Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Domestic natural gas demand in Sarawak for the non-liquefied natural gas (LNG) market is projected to rise to 500 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) by year-end.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Firmer On Higher Wall Street

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened firmer on Wednesday, following overnight gains on Wall Street despite a choppy start, as traders largely shrugged off concerns over a potential government shutdown, an analyst said.