1y ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rate easing to 1.9 per cent in August 2024 has raised concerns about the implications of a RON95 targeted subsidy mechanism, according to Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Analysts expect headline inflation to trend between 2.0 per cent and 2.3 per cent year-on-year (yoy) for the rest of 2024.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- AM Best in its new report revealed that long-term issuer credit rating (Long-Term ICR) upgrades exceeded downgrades for its rated Asia-Pacific (APAC) (re)insurers in 2023, driven predominantly by improved balance sheet strength and favourable operating performance.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell (LYB) advanced its journey toward sustainable growth and value creation by laying the foundation of its first, catalytic advanced recycling plant at its Wesseling, Germany site.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- AKWEL, the automotive and heavy goods vehicle (HGV) components manufacturer, has posted a net income of 20.2 million euros, giving a net margin of 3.8 per cent for the first half of 2024. (1 euro = RM4.68)
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc, a global leader in skin care and cosmetics, announced its expansion into Kyrgyzstan, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing international growth strategy.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’a fiscal deficit target of three per cent by 2026 “remains challenging but achievable,” according to Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- LRN Corporation, the world’s largest dedicated ethics and compliance company, has become the exclusive headline partner of the ICA Compliance Awards 2025.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Preqin in its Future of Alternatives 2029 report forecasted the global alternatives industry to reach US$29.2 trillion in assets under management (AUM) by 2029, from US$16.8 trillion at the end of 2023. (US$1=RM4.20)
1y ago
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government should allocate more resources to improve the national grid and substations, said Singapore's Asiarecs Pte Ltd.
1y ago
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The prestigious Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024 Awards returns this year with a new category, the Sustainability Award, recognising efforts in the adoption of sustainable practices in the Halal industry.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The two-day World Rivers Day celebration, held along the banks of Sungai Tebrau in Johor, starting today, aims to raise awareness about the critical role of rivers and streams, as vital water sources and cherished national treasures.