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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM) has welcomed Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) move to cap annual premium increases for medical insurance and takaful at 10 per cent.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC Ratings) anticipates the palm oil market to continue to face significant uncertainties heading into 2025, with supply-side challenges exacerbated by adverse weather conditions and a slower replanting pace.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has been urged to limit the increase in health insurance and takaful premiums to no more than 10 per cent as an interim measure, in line with the country’s health inflation rate.
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By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government’s acquisition of a major stake in Affin Bank Bhd and Public Bank’s purchase of equity in LPI Capital Bhd, plus banks generally being highly profitable, were the major news items in Malaysia’s banking and financial landscape this year.
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By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- It has been a strong year for ports in Malaysia as operators pushed ahead with capital-intensive infrastructure upgrading works and rode on the wave of e-commerce growth as well as rising global trade to maintain their competitiveness.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Medical insurance or takaful policyholders are urged to consider alternatives such as exploring policy adjustments or reviewing the existing coverage before terminating their policies.
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By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly lower against the US dollar today as traders adopted a cautious approach ahead of the United States Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained a stable outlook on Malaysia’s non-life insurance segment, citing sustained underwriting and pricing discipline.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has forecast global natural gas consumption to rise in the near term as the Northern Hemisphere winter approaches, supported by strong demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) across all markets.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit advanced against the US dollar in early trade on Friday ahead of the US non-farm payrolls (NFP) data that will be released later today, said an analyst.
1y ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, with the futures trying to find support at the RM5,000 a tonne level.
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, with the futures trying to find support at the RM5,000 a tonne level.