2025: Motor Losses, Climate Risks, Digital Shifts Shape General Insurance Landscape

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s general insurance sector ends 2025 with resilience and underlying fragility.

Compliance Cost Savings’ Goal Of 1 Pct GDP in Line With International Standards -- MPC

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aim to reduce compliance costs to up to 1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP)  as part of the civil service reform agenda is in line with international standards, including those of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

BNM’s International Reserves At US$124.1 Bln As At Nov 28

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) --  The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) amounted to US$124.1 billion as at Nov 28, 2025, unchanged from Oct 31, 2025.

Horizon Quantum Unveils First In-House Quantum Computer

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Horizon Quantum Computing Pte Ltd (Horizon Quantum), a pioneer of software infrastructure for quantum applications, announced the completion and commissioning of its first in-house quantum computer, assembled and operated at its Singapore headquarters.

Perma-Pipe Wins US$52 Mln In Q3 2025 Project Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc has secured US$52 million in project awards during the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, including US$30 million previously announced in September. (US$1=RM4.11)

KPJ Healthcare Launches First Centre Of Excellence At Johor Specialist Hospital

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KPJ Healthcare) today launched its first Heart and Lung Centre of Excellence at the Johor Specialist Hospital (JSH), marking a new phase in the group’s transformation towards an integrated academic healthcare system.

Malaysia's GDP To Grow At 4.6 Pct In 2025 -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) --  MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) projected Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow at 4.6 per cent this year.

Malaysia Not Obligated Under ART To Fulfil US$240 Bln In Commercial Commitments Or Invest US$70 Bln In US -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is not obligated to carry out US$240 billion in commercial purchases or US$70 billion in investments in the United States under the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

King Officiates At Maharani Freeport Launch

MUAR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim today officiated at the launch of Maharani Freeport located at the Maharani Energy Gateway (MEG) Complex in Tanjung Emas here.

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Sees AI Garage Transformation Ahead Of 2026 Shift

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- As Formula One (F1) prepares for one of its biggest technical overhauls in 2026, the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to reshape how its garage operates, a shift it believes will define the next era of race-weekend performance.

ORA Developers To Debut At Shanghai Luxury Property Showcase Next Month

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- ORA Developers, a global leader in visionary real estate and lifestyle destinations, will make its debut at the Luxury Property Showcase (LPS) in Shanghai from Dec 5 to 7.

Proton Sourced RM3.2 Bln Worth Of Parts, Components From Local Vendors This Year – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd sourced RM3.2 billion worth of parts and components from local vendors this year alone, underscoring its commitment to a localised supply chain that will continue to grow in scale and value.