AM Best Affirms Strong Credit Ratings For Bermuda's INPEX Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) for Bermuda’s INPEX Insurance Ltd (IIL), with a stable outlook.

Asia Will Retain Leadership In Chip Manufacturing Next Five Years - Moody's Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Asia will retain its leadership in chip manufacturing over the next five years, supported by cost advantages, established ecosystems and deep technical expertise, said Moody’s Ratings today.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Muted Trading After Long Holiday

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia started the week on a softer note, with muted trading after the long weekend.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking Ahead Of Long Weekend

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia close lower today as investors locked in profits ahead of the long weekend and the release of US inflation data later tonight, said an analyst.

Hap Seng's 2Q Net Profit Slips To RM143.68 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd’s net profit dipped to RM143.68 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025) from RM170.13 million in the same period last year.

Bursa Malaysia Reverses Earlier Gains To End Slightly Lower

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up earlier gains to end marginally lower as persistent selling pressure emerged in the afternoon session, despite the mostly higher regional market performance.

Marriott Vacation Clubs Expands Asia Pacific Footprint With New Resort In Thailand 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The Marriott Vacation Clubs, under Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, is strengthening its presence in Asia Pacific with the opening of Marriott Vacation Club, Khao Lak Beach Resort in Thailand this August.

KLCCP Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM200.45 Mln In 2Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- KLCC Property Holdings Bhd (KLCCP) posted a higher net profit of RM200.45 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025) compared to RM191.06 million in the same period a year ago. 

FBM KLCI Closes At Intraday High After Sluggish Session, CI Up 0.40 Pct

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended in positive territory, with the index closing at its intraday high after a sluggish session, buoyed by late buying interest and strong corporate earnings announcements, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking, Tracking Regional Weakness

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a three-day winning streak to close at an intraday low today, as investors engaged in profit-taking after recent strong gains, in tandem with the downbeat performance in regional markets.

Public Bank 2Q Net Profit Slips To RM1.76 Bln Due To Lower Non-Taxable Income Effect

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd registers a slightly lower net profit of RM1.76 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, compared to RM1.78 billion recorded in the same period last year, due to the effect of lower non-taxable income in the current year.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Above Key 1,600 Level, Tracking Regional Rally

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher for the third consecutive day, breaking the psychological 1,600 mark, lifted by positive regional sentiment on the back of Wall Street’s rally on Friday.