Nestle Shares Soar Despite Reporting Lower 1Q Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd shares soared in the morning trading session amid posting lower net profit for the first quarter (1Q) of 2025.

Tower’s Credit Ratings Affirmed By AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of "a-" (Excellent) of New Zealand’s Tower Limited (Tower), with the outlook for both credit ratings (ratings) assessed as stable.

China’s TMNCH Credit Ratings Affirmed Excellent - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) to The Tokio Marine and Nichido Fire Insurance Company (China) Limited (TMNCH).

Uni-Fuels Revenue Soars 119 Pct, Faces Profit Headwinds Post-IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited (Uni-Fuels), a global marine fuel solutions provider, posted a 119 per cent surge in revenue for 2024, reaching US$155.2 million from US$70.8 million in 2023, driven by a 121 per cent jump in marine fuel sales. (US$1=RM4.38)

Takaful Industry Distributes RM10.20 Bln In Benefits In 2024 – MTA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Takaful industry collectively disbursed a total of RM10.20 billion in benefits to certificate holders in 2024, marking a 16.73 per cent increase from the previous year, according to the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA).

MSB Global Unveils Plans For EV Charger, Lubricant Manufacturing

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- MSB Global Group Bhd is accelerating its diversification efforts, with plans to launch an in-house electric vehicle (EV) charger brand by the second quarter of 2025 (2Q2025), while also preparing to transition from a trading-based business to a lubricant manufacturer.

Moody’s: Malaysia Among Countries That May Gain Market Share As US Tariffs Shift APAC Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The sweeping United States (US) tariffs will be credit negative for Asia-Pacific (APAC), but lower-tariff countries such as Malaysia, India, and the Philippines may gain market share through trade triangulation to serve the US market, according to Moody’s Ratings.

Reach Ten To Raise RM104 Mln From IPO To Expand Telecom Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Sarawak-based telecommunications provider Reach Ten Holdings Bhd is set to raise RM104 million through its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its planned Main Market listing on May 2, 2025.

Steel Hawk Expects Sustained Strong Momentum In FY2025

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Oil and gas services provider Steel Hawk Bhd is expected to record double digit growth for its earnings and revenue in the financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025), said executive director Datuk Sharman K. Michael.

MAHB Engaging With Australian Airlines To Establish Direct Flights To Malaysia

PERTH, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is actively engaging with three Australian airlines, namely Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia, to establish direct flights to Malaysia. 

ACE Market Debutant Wawasan Dengkil Eyes More Solar Farm Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Construction services provider Wawasan Dengkil Holdings Bhd, which made its debut on the ACE Market today, plans to expand its business by securing more solar farm infrastructure projects.  

Axiata Shareholders Approve XL Axiata-Smartfren Merger

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd’s shareholders have approved the proposed merger between PT XL Axiata (XL Axiata) and PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk (Smartfren).