MTA Marks 40 Years Of Takaful, Hosts TLAS 2024

SEPANG, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) hosted the Takaful Leaders and Agents Summit 2024 (TLAS 2024), reaffirming Takaful's critical role in Malaysia’s financial sector.

RHB, SME Bank, AmBank, Public Bank Launch Flood Relief Assistance To Affected Customers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group (RHB) has launched its flood relief assistance programme, offering immediate financial relief and long-term recovery support to individuals, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), available from now until Jan 31, 2025.

Global Shipping Costs To Remain High Amid Tariff Threats, Red Sea Challenges

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Global shipping costs are expected to remain high next year, with freight rates likely to continue rising due to ongoing challenges in the shipping industry, including US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats and the situation in the Red Sea.

Takaful Malaysia Commits To Digital Agenda, Sustainable Business Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd is committed to investing in digital innovation and technology to ensure a sustainable business, said group chief executive officer Nor Azman Zainal.

Research Firms Upbeat About IHH

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHBIB) remains upbeat about IHH Healthcare Bhd’s strategic plan for both organic and inorganic growth over the mid-to-long term. 

BNM Urges Insurers, Takaful Operators To Review Repricing Strategies For More Reasonable Implementation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has required insurers and takaful operators (ITOs) to review their current repricing strategies for more reasonable implementation. 

Malaysia's Insurance, Takaful Industry Sees 56 Pct medical Claims Cost Inflation From 2021-2023 - Associations

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s insurance and takaful industry saw unprecedented cumulative medical claims cost inflation rate of 56 per cent from 2021 to 2023, according to several associations.

Grab Malaysia's #SisBolehKuasaiKewangan Programme Boosts Women's Financial Literacy

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The #SisBolehKuasaiKewangan programme by Grab Malaysia aims at enhancing financial literacy among Grab’s women partners, helping them better manage their finances.

LIAM CEO Mark O’Dell Honoured With Lifetime Achievement Award

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) chief executive officer Mark O’Dell has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 28th Asia Insurance Industry Awards 2024. 

Hong Leong Bank Posts Higher 1Q Net Profit Of RM1.09 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank Bhd’s net profit rose 5.8 per cent to RM1.09 billion in the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (1Q FY2025) from RM1.03 billion in the same period last year.

Bayan Baru MP Calls On BNM To Review 'Excessive' Insurance Premium Hikes

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has been asked to investigate and review the “excessive” increase in insurance premiums.

Blackstone, Santander Finalise US$1 Bln Infrastructure Loan Portfolio Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Blackstone and Santander Corporate & Investment Banking have reached an agreement under which funds managed by Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) will acquire interests in a US$1 billion portfolio of high-quality infrastructure loans from Santander. (US$1=RM4.45)