MTA Marks 40 Years Of Takaful, Hosts TLAS 2024

SEPANG, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) hosted the Takaful Leaders and Agents Summit 2024 (TLAS 2024), reaffirming Takaful's critical role in Malaysia’s financial sector.

Malaysia Positioned As Strategic Gateway For ASEAN-China Co-operation - Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia plays a crucial role in connecting the ASEAN region to global markets as a strategic hub in Southeast Asia, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally lower against the greenback in the first trading day of December as investors shifted interest towards safe haven currencies, including the US dollar, an analyst said.

BSN Unit Announces RM4.1 Mln Income Distribution For ASBSN

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Permodalan BSN Bhd (PBSN) has announced an interim and final income distribution of 1.60 sen per unit amounting to RM4.1 million for Amanah Saham Bank Simpanan Nasional (ASBSN) effective Nov 30, 2024.

GLICs Continue To Improve Investment Evaluation Process And Monitoring - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) including Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) will continue to monitor and improve governance in investment evaluation processes, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan today. 

Malaysia's November Manufacturing PMI Eases To 49.2

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) eased to 49.2 in November this year from 49.5 in October, signalling a marginal moderation in the sector.

Global Shipping Costs To Remain High Amid Tariff Threats, Red Sea Challenges

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Global shipping costs are expected to remain high next year, with freight rates likely to continue rising due to ongoing challenges in the shipping industry, including US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats and the situation in the Red Sea.

Prioritise Domestic Shipping To Boost Green Initiatives, Support Local Vessel Usage, Says MASA

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) – The government must prioritise the domestic shipping industry to advance green shipping and simultaneously develop a new national shipping policy to address long-standing gaps in the sector, said a shipping industry association.

Value Of KBBM Sales Up 103.2 Pct To RM5.5 Bln In 2023

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- The Buy Malaysian Goods Campaign (KBBM) in 2023 showed an increase of 103.2 per cent compared to 2022 with a sales value of RM5.5 billion.

FBM KLCI Seen To Move Between 1,600 And 1,610 Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is likely to maintain its recovery momentum in the coming week, with the FBM KLCI moving within a constrained range of 1,600-1,610, said UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan.

Public Bank 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM1.91 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter (3Q) of financial year 2024 improved to RM1.91 billion from RM1.70 billion last year from healthy loans and customer deposits growth.

RHB Bank Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM833.19 Mln In 3Q FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd's net profit surged to RM833.19 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q FY2024) from RM649.95 million in the same period last year, attributable to higher total income and lower expected credit losses (ECL).