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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong’s non-life insurance industry has shown an ability to sustain profitable underwriting over the past five years, supported by the performance in the general liability and property damage lines of business, according to a new AM Best report.
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By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, reversing earlier losses, supported by a recovery in the soybean oil market.
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PUTRAJAYA, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia must accept the reality that the country can no longer be overly dependent on dividends from Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), as the national oil company operates as a commercial entity whose performance is closely tied to global oil prices.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher today, supported by gains in regional rubber futures markets and crude oil prices, said a dealer.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd's net profit surged to RM38.58 million in the first quarter ended Nov 30, 2025 (1Q) compared to RM5.47 million in the same quarter in the preceding year.
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil sector heaved a huge sigh of relief after it was exempted from the 19 per cent import tariff imposed
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s rubber industry recorded a mixed performance this year, with output and exports, including external demand for gloves contracting, while the lesser commodities of cocoa and pepper bucked the trend by showing resilience.
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By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, weighed down by weaker soybean oil performance on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), a trader said.
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By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Tuesday, influenced by downtrends in regional rubber futures, declining crude oil prices, and a slightly stronger ringgit against the US dollar, said a dealer.
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BANGI, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil industry is expected to remain stable and competitive next year, driven by continued emphasis on research and development (R&D), yield improvements and sustainable practices in line with global market requirements, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Poh Kong Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter of the financial year 2026, ended Oct 31, 2025 (1Q FY2026), increased to RM39.61 million from RM21.34 million in the same quarter last year.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher today, tracking firmer crude oil prices, a dealer said.