ITOs To Spread Out Change In Premiums Over A Minimum Of Three Years -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced interim measures to help manage the impact of medical and health insurance and takaful (MHIT) premium adjustments, with insurers and takaful operators (ITOs) to spread out the changes in premiums over a minimum of three years for all policyholders affected by the repricing.

New Investment Incentive Framework: A Leap Towards High-Income Economy

By Zufazlin Baharuddin & Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The New Investment Incentive Framework, announced in Budget 2025, marks Malaysia’s bold move to position itself as a high-income nation by prioritising high-value sectors, mainly in digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) within the digital economy.

Maybank’s Values-Driven Financial Services To Empower Region As Malaysia Assumes ASEAN Chairmanship

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The continuous strengthening of the ASEAN economy in the last decade showcased the true resilience of the region, coupled with promising economic prospects owing to its strategic location, diverse economies, and commitment to regional integration.

Palm Oil Market Faces Uncertainties Amid Weather Challenges, Supply Constraints

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.

MRL, CCCECRL Jointly Operate And Maintain ECRL Project

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) and China Communications Construction (ECRL) Sdn Bhd (CCCECRL) today created an operating company (OpCo) with a 50:50 interest ratio for the purpose of operating and maintaining the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project.

Malaysia’s Non-life Insurance Sector Remains Stable Despite Climate Risks - AM Best

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.

Key Projects Make Rapid Progress, Changing Malaysia’s Transportation Landscape

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s infrastructure landscape is undergoing significant changes, with major transportation projects driving greater connectivity and growth while transforming the skyline of cities and townships in an unprecedented manner.

CPO Futures End Lower Due To Profit-Taking After Recent Rally

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower due to profit-taking activities after the recent rally in the past few days. 

Rubber Market Ends Higher, SMR 20 Highest Since 2017

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, with the price of Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) reaching its highest level since 2017, which recorded 933.5 sen per kilogramme (kg) in April, a dealer said.

BMI Forecasts Rising Global Natural Gas Demand In The Near Term

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.

ASEAN SEOM Retreat To Understand Outstanding Issues From Previous ASEAN Chairmanship

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The two-day ASEAN Senior Economic Officials Meeting (SEOM) Retreat 2025, which ends tomorrow, is a vital preparatory meeting aimed at updating outstanding issues from the previous ASEAN chairmanship.

Malaysia On The Right Track To Consistently Reduce Deficit Rate - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on the right track to consistently reduce its deficit rate, according to Finance Minister II  Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.