Malaysia’s Healthcare Spending Stands At 4 Pct Of GDP; Underfunding A Challenge -- Malaysian Re

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Underfunding in Malaysia’s public health sector remains a key challenge, with healthcare expenditure standing at about four per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), according to Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re).

E&E Sector To Grow, Tracking Rising Demand For High-Precision Components

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The electrical and electronic (E&E) sector is expected to grow this year, driven by the rising demand for high-precision electronic components, said Chemlite Innovation Bhd.

Astro Net Profit Surges Over Threefold To RM129.15 Mln In FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the financial year ended Jan 31, 2025 (FY2025) surged over threefold to RM129.15 million from RM36.88 million in the previous year. 

Risks Remain Contained For Non-residential Property Sector Despite Office, Retail Challenges – BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – Risks in the non-residential property (NRP) sector remained contained in the second half of 2024 despite continued challenges in the office space and shopping complex segments (OSSC), Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said in its Financial Stability Review released today.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Continue Range-Bound Trading Next Week

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to continue range-bound trading next week with a slight upward bias in the lead-up to Hari Raya holiday, said an analyst. 

CCOB Aims To Have Consumer Credit Bill 2025 Gazetted By Year-end

By Zairina Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Oversight Board (CCOB) task force aims to have the Consumer Credit Bill 2025 gazetted by the end of this year, said Bank Negara Malaysia Assistant Governor Abu Hassan Alshari Yahaya.

Nestle Malaysia, Local Partner Invest RM250 Mln In New Logistics Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Nestlé Malaysia and its local partner Malconrep Depot (M) Sdn Bhd have jointly invested RM250 million to establish an integrated logistics hub in Port Klang, which is expected to be fully operational by the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026).

Quantexa Ranked Among Top 10 In Chartis Financial Crime, Compliance Report 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Quantexa, a global provider of Decision Intelligence (DI) solutions, has earned a spot among the top 10 vendors in the prestigious Chartis Financial Crime and Compliance 50 (FCC50) report, securing seventh place overall.

Takaful Ikhlas Posts Highest Surplus Distribution Of RM6.3 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Takaful Ikhlas General Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MNRB Holdings Bhd, recorded its highest surplus distribution of RM6.3 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2024. 

SC: 996 Complaints Regarding Unregistered Dax Operators Since 2019

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has received a total of 996 complaints and inquiries regarding unregistered digital asset exchange (DAX) operators.

SC Approves 21 Equity Applications In 2024 With Total Market Capitalisation Of RM21.39 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) approved 21 equity applications, including 10 initial public offerings (IPOs), on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia with a total market capitalisation of RM21.39 billion in 2024.

Motion Ventures Unveils US$100 Mln Maritime Tech Fund 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Motion Ventures, a venture capital fund catalysing digital and energy transitions across global supply chains, has unveiled its US$100 million second fund (Fund II), the largest maritime-focused tech fund to date. (US$1=RM4.44)