AM Best To Participate At 6th ASEAN Insurance Summit In Cambodia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best will take part in the sixth Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Insurance Summit, scheduled for Nov 25, at the Sokha Convention Center in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

ITOs Must Submit Information To BNM Before Implementing Premium Readjustments — Lim Hui Ying

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Insurers and takaful operators (ITOs) are required to submit all necessary information to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) for review before implementing premium readjustments, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

MHIT Receives Encouraging Feedback Ahead Of Year-end Finalisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The design and concept of the base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) product, which are expected to be finalised by the end of this year, has received encouraging feedback from members of the consultative council.

MHIT Receives Encouraging Feedback Ahead Year-end Finalisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) product design and concept, which is expected to be finalised by the end of this year, has received encouraging feedback from members of the consultative council.

Takaful Industry Records RM62.54 Billion In Assets As Of Mid-2025 - MTA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian takaful industry recorded assets of RM62.54 billion as of mid-2025, nearly doubling from RM41.87 billion in 2020.

NuScale Power Partner ENTRA1 Poised For US$25 Bln Investment Under US-Japan Energy Pact

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- NuScale Power Corporation has congratulated its global strategic partner ENTRA1 Energy on being positioned to receive up to US$25 billion in investment capital under the newly signed United States (US)–Japan Framework Agreement. (US$1=RM4.19)

Helical Fusion Completes HTS Coil Test, Advances Towards Commercial Fusion Power

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Japan’s Helical Fusion Co Ltd, a developer of the Helical Stellarator, has completed a key performance test of a high-temperature superconducting (HTS) coil—a major milestone in the global pursuit of commercial fusion energy.

BNM To Issue Policy Document To Broaden Takaful Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) plans to issue a policy document on the broader application of ta`awun (mutual assistance) in takaful by the end of this year, outlining shariah and regulatory requirements to unlock the full potential of the industry in fostering financial resilience and inclusion.

Malaysia’s Spotlight Moment A Test Of Brand And Balance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) – The 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings that has just ended in Kuala Lumpur this week offered Malaysia more than just diplomatic theatre. 

Semiconductor Tariffs, Trade, Security Expected To Be Discussed During Trump’s Visit -- Kagan

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Semiconductor tariffs, trade, investments, security and stability in the region are topics expected to be discussed during United States (US) President Donald Trump’s visit here, according to US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan.

Tariffs, Rare Earths To Dominate Trump’s ASEAN Summit Visit -- Economist

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Tariffs, rare earths and other critical minerals are expected to be among the key topics discussed during United States (US) President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to the 47th ASEAN Summit here, said economist Dr Goh Lim Thye.

CUSTA Doubles To 4,000 Products, Offers Unlimited Customisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Homegrown customisation e-commerce platform CUSTA Sdn Bhd has unveiled a full-scale renewal of its service, doubling its catalogue to 4,000 products and introducing unlimited customisation combinations with instant pricing and lead-time visibility.