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By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Investors should diversify their portfolios and consider shifting towards low-risk, higher-quality investments during periods of uncertainty caused by volatile oil prices, according to Asia School of Business chief executive officer and president Prof Joseph Cherian.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) views the newly launched Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 (CMP) by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) as a vital blueprint that aligns with its mission to generate sustainable, long-term returns for its contributors.
PUTRAJAYA, March 7 (Bernama) -- Lufthansa German Airlines will resume direct services between Kuala Lumpur and Frankfurt at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) starting at the end of October this year, marking its return to Malaysia after nearly a decade.
JOHOR BAHRU, March 6 (Bernama) -- Johor recorded total investments of RM110 billion in 2025, the highest ever in Malaysia’s history.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- 2PointZero Group PJSC, a next-generation investment powerhouse focused on energy and consumer sectors, has formally completed the acquisition of a majority stake in European packaging group ISEM for 704 million Emirati dirham. (100 Emirati dirham = RM107.50)
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating (Long-Term ICR) of “bbb+” (Good) of India’s ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited (ICICI Lombard).
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) dividend rate of 6.15 per cent for both the conventional and shariah savings accounts, with a total payout of RM79.6 billion for 2025, is respectable and reflective of resilient financial market performance despite global volatility, said economists.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) dividend rate for 2026 is expected to remain competitive, driven by the fund’s strategy based on its Strategic Asset Allocation, according to Prof Dr Ahmed Razman of Universiti Putra Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has announced a dividend rate of 6.15 per cent for 2025 (2024: 6.3 per cent) for both the conventional and shariah savings accounts, with a total payout of RM79.6 billion.
JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- What began as a fondness for mushroom dishes has grown into a sustainable agribusiness for Noor Saiful Amri, a native of Pontian who now earns his living cultivating and supplying mushroom blocks.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) reaffirmed its commitment to driving Malaysia’s economic stability and providing long-term energy security, ensuring reliable power supply to homes, businesses and industries nationwide.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd reported a net profit of RM13.03 billion for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025), from a net loss of RM501.24 million in the previous year, reflecting the disposal of its aviation business, with segmental reporting distinguishing between continuing operations and discontinued operations.
