South Korea Eases Discount Rate Rules For Non-Life Insurers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The recent easing of discount rate regulations by South Korea’s financial authorities will alleviate pressure on the solvency position of the country’s non-life insurers, according to a new AM Best commentary.

Malaysian Palm Oil Stock To Rise 3 Pct To 2.93 Mln Tonnes In December -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysian palm oil stocks are projected to rise 3.0 per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) to 2.93 million tonnes in December 2025, as a modest 2.0 per cent m-o-m increase in exports will be insufficient to offset expected output, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

2025: The Year Everything Shifted For Malaysia's Oil And Gas Sector, Momentum To Continue

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is entering 2026 with its oil and gas sector still standing firm, but the ground beneath it is shifting faster than at any point in decades.

Bursa Malaysia Softer On Opening Due To Profit-taking

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, weighed down by spillover profit-taking from last week despite Wall Street closing higher last Friday.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher In Sync With Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today in sync with Wall Street’s overnight gains as sentiment was bolstered by the return of interest in risky assets underscored by gains in Bitcoin.

Banks To Offer Goodwill Discounts For Early Settlement Of Hire-Purchase Agreements

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banks will offer goodwill discounts for early settlement of existing fixed-rate hire-purchase agreements following the Dewan Negara’s passing of the Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Bill yesterday.

China's Palm Oil Buyers Urged To Negotiate With Malaysian Exporters For Better Prices

PETALING JAYA, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK) has advised palm oil buyers from China to negotiate with local industry players to enjoy better palm oil prices.

He Group Aims For Better Results Next Year On Rising Data Centre Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Electrical engineering service provider HE Group Bhd aims to improve the group’s financial performance next year, driven by rising demand for data centres in Malaysia and optimism after its transfer to Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market today.

CPO Prices To Rebound Towards RM4,500 Per Tonne Amid Festive Demand, Output Slowdown - MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to find strong support at RM4,100 to RM4,200  per tonne in December 2025 and could trend higher towards RM4,500 per tonne, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Tech, Construction Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index opened higher on Thursday, led by buying in technology and construction stocks, mirroring gains on Wall Street.

Malaysia Airlines, Trip.Biz In Pact To Enhance Travel Solutions For SME

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines and Trip.com group’s business travel unit Trip.Biz have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deliver enhanced business travel solutions to small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) across key business travel markets in Asia, Europe, and other regions globally.

FBM KLCI Opens Lower But Edges Higher Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index opened lower but turned marginally higher thereafter amid a cautious market undertone following a weak Wall Street’s performance overnight.