Gig Economy Expands In 2024 Amid Push For Worker Protections

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gig economy has continued its upward trajectory in 2024, with the number of own-account workers, including gig workers, surpassing three million as of September.

Perma-Pipe Posts Strong Q3 2024 Results With 29 Pct Increase In Net Income

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc’s net income for the third quarter ended Oct 31, 2024 (Q3) increased to US$2.5 million from US$1.9 million in the same period last year, mainly driven by better project execution. (US$1=RM4.48)

New Investment Incentive Framework: A Leap Towards High-Income Economy

By Zufazlin Baharuddin & Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The New Investment Incentive Framework, announced in Budget 2025, marks Malaysia’s bold move to position itself as a high-income nation by prioritising high-value sectors, mainly in digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) within the digital economy.

Ringgit Nearly Flat Against US Dollar, Strengthens Against Basket Of Other Currencies

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly flat against the US dollar as the outcome of the two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and stronger US economic data are expected to remain supportive of the dollar, an economist said.

AEON Credit Third Quarter Net Profit Eases To RM62.07 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Aeon Credit Service (M) Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter of the financial year ended Feb 28, 2025 (3Q 2025) fell to RM62.07 million from RM85.55 million last year.

OSV Sector Remains Bullish Due To Ongoing Supply Tightness -- Kenanga

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian offshore supply vessel (OSV) sector, particularly the accommodation work barges (AWB) segment, is expected to remain bullish due to persistent vessel supply tightness from years of underinvestment, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.

AM Best Affirms Petrolimex Insurance Ratings With Stable Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed Vietnam’s Petrolimex Insurance Corporation (PJICO) financial strength rating of B++ (good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (good), and the country National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (exceptional).

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End In Positive Zone

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Last-minute buying mainly in financial and plantation heavyweights helped lift Bursa Malaysia to end today’s session on a positive note, erasing losses from the earlier sessions.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport Tops Global Airport Rankings For Service Quality

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) has been ranked first among 355 airports in the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Global Performance rankings.

Utility, Plantation Stocks Lead Bursa To Close At Intraday High

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed at its intraday high on Tuesday, driven by bargain hunting in selected heavyweight counters, led by utility and plantation stocks.

Crude Oil And Condensate Production Totalled 41.8 Mln Barrels In 3Q 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The production of crude oil and condensate totalled 41.8 million barrels in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024), declining by 8.9 per cent compared to the previous year, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) reported.

Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Posts Higher 3Q Net Profit Of RM100.65 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd has posted a higher net profit of RM100.65 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) compared to RM91.10 million in the same period last year.