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.

Leong Hup's 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM135.02 Mln, Declares 1.45 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) --Leong Hup International Bhd’s net profit rose to RM135.02 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) from RM132.96 million in the same period last year on stronger performance in the Philippines and Vietnam.

Gamuda, 99 Speed Mart Could Join FBM KLCI Constituents - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd through its analysis has indicated that Gamuda Bhd and 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd may replace Genting Bhd and Genting Malaysia Bhd as FBM KLCI constituents in the upcoming review in December.

Bumi Armada Profit Rises 19 Pct To RM211.33 Mln In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Bumi Armada Bhd’s net profit increased by 19 per cent to RM211.33 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q FY2024) from RM177.77 million in the same period last year.

Affin Bank 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM145.82 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM145.82 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q FY2024) compared to the net profit of RM100.45 million in the same period last year.

Malaysia Ramps Up Infrastructure To Strengthen Global Competitiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Continuous investment in infrastructure projects is helping Malaysia strengthen its position as a regional trade and investment hub while boosting global competitiveness.

Natural Rubber Production Eases 13.9 Pct To 30,929 Tonnes In September - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production decreased by 13.9 per cent to 30,929 tonnes in September 2024 compared to 35,908 tonnes in August 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

RHBIB Upgrades Call On Plantation Sector, Share Prices Yet To Reflect CPO Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHBIB) has upgraded its recommendation on the plantation sector to “overweight” from “neutral,” given the higher crude palm oil (CPO) prices, which have crossed RM5,000 per tonne, amidst a blend of fundamental and speculative factors.

Fadillah Assures Careful Review Before Nuclear Power Commitment

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (PETRA) has assured that the government will carefully deliberate before making any decisions to embark on nuclear power development, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.

Jendela Project: U Mobile Completes 78 Out Of 81 Towers - Fahmi

KUCHING, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd has completed 78 out of 81 towers assigned to them under the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA), according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

Labuan FSA Advances Islamic Fintech, Captive Insurance With Shariah Blockchain, Zero-tax Incentive

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) is strengthening its digital and Islamic finance landscape with the launch of a Shariah-compliant blockchain masterplan and new tax incentives, aiming to transform Labuan into a leading digital financial hub.

FGV Plans To Export CPKO To Europe Via Customer-end Products

From Nur Athirah Binti Mohd Shaharuddin

SUNGKAI, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- FGV Holdings Bhd will leverage its existing customer base to export crude palm kernel oil (CPKO) products to Europe by the end of this year.