CPO Futures End Mostly Higher On Supply Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher today, supported by concerns over tight supply, said an analyst.

AM Best Affirms Himalayan Reinsurance Credit Ratings With Stable Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb-” (Good) of Nepal’s Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (Himalayan Re), maintaining a stable outlook.

Motorola Solutions Secures Contract To Enhance Emergency Radio Network In Victoria

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Motorola Solutions has been granted a 10-year contract valued at AUD$500 million (approximately US$330 million) from the Victorian government to maintain and enhance the Metropolitan Mobile Radio network (MMR) relied upon by the state’s emergency services. (US$1=RM4.42)

Malaysia's Natural Rubber Production Fell 5.1 Pct In December 2024 To 38,299 Tonnes -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production fell 5.1 per cent to 38,299 tonnes in December 2024, compared to 40,341 tonnes in November 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

CPO Futures Rebound On Soybean Oil Gains, India’s Renewed Purchases

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to close higher, driven by gains in soybean oil and market optimism over India’s renewed palm oil purchases to replenish stocks.

Alliance Bank Rolls Out Flood Relief Assistance In Sabah And Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd has announced a flood relief assistance programme to help ease the financial burdens faced by customers impacted by the recent floods in Sabah and Sarawak.

Maybank Offers Financial Relief For Flood Victims In Sarawak, Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Maybank has reiterated its commitment to assist individuals and small and medium enterprise (SME) customers affected by the recent heavy rainfall and floods in Sarawak and Sabah through its Flood Relief Assistance programme. 

Banks Extend Assistance To Flood-affected Customers In Sabah, Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Various banks, including Public Bank Bhd, Hong Leong Bank Bhd, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Bhd and OCBC Bank (M) Bhd, have come forward to offer assistance to their loan and financing customers who are affected by the floods in Sabah and Sarawak.

EPF: Temporary Closure Of Bintulu Office Due To Floods

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is temporarily closing its Bintulu office starting today until further notice following power shutdown in the building as a safety precaution due to rising floodwaters in the area.

Rubber Market Set For Modest Gain Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Rubber market prices and demand are expected to remain volatile, with a slight upward trend forecast for next week, driven by unpredictable weather in southern Thailand, according to industry expert Denis Low.

Allianz General Offers Comprehensive Property Protection With Smart Home Cover

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Allianz Malaysia Bhd, through its subsidiary Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Bhd, is offering a wide range of coverage add-ons to suit customers' property protection needs through its Smart Home Cover policy.

SMR 20 Ends Higher On Concerns Over Natural Rubber Supply

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) closed higher today amid concerns over natural rubber (NR) supply due to wet weather, said a dealer.