AM Best Affirms Himalayan Reinsurance Credit Ratings With Stable Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb-” (Good) of Nepal’s Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (Himalayan Re), maintaining a stable outlook.

Mavcom: Airlines Must Offer Passengers Refunds For Flight Delays Of Five Hours Or More

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman and Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) today reiterated that airline passengers have the option of a refund of their tickets if their flight is delayed by five hours or more.

GDP Growth Across Asia-pacific Region Expected To Slow To 3.7 Pct This Year -- Moody's Analytics

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Gross domestic product (GDP) growth across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is expected to slow to 3.7 per cent in 2025 from an estimated 3.9 per cent in 2024 on trade tensions, policy shifts and uneven recoveries.

The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company Scores Superior Credit Ratings - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “aa-” (Superior) of Japan’s The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company Limited (DL), the wholly owned operating subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc (DLH).

Ringgit Firmer Against US Dollar On Sustained Hope For Fed Rate Cut

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar, fueled by continued expectation that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates.

Ambank Group Projects Malaysia’s GDP Growth At 5.1 Pct in 2024, Driven By Domestic Expansion

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Stronger GDP Growth In 4q 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opens higher against the US dollar and ASEAN currencies due to stronger Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the final quarter (4Q) of 2024, said an analyst.

Malaysia’s 5.1 Pct GDP Growth In 2024 Demonstrates Resilience Amid Global Uncertainties - Economist

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fourth-quarter 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.0 per cent, leading to a full-year expansion of 5.1 per cent, reflects a strategically resilient economy leveraging domestic strengths amid global uncertainties, according to AmBank Group.

Ringgit Records 2.7 Pct Overall Appreciation Against US Dollar In 2024 -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit recorded an overall appreciation of 2.7 per cent against the US dollar in 2024, standing out as one of the few Asian currencies to strengthen versus the greenback, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Ample Room For Public Bank To Raise Dividend Payout -- CIMB Securities 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd’s (PBB) dividend yield is likely to climb to above 5.0 per cent from this year despite its flattish share price, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

ACCCIM Urges Govt to Provide Export Credit Scheme, Lower Import Duties

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) has urged the government to provide an export credit scheme and lower import duties on raw materials to support businesses, particularly micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Banks Extend Assistance To Flood-affected Customers In Sabah, Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Various banks, including Public Bank Bhd, Hong Leong Bank Bhd, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Bhd and OCBC Bank (M) Bhd, have come forward to offer assistance to their loan and financing customers who are affected by the floods in Sabah and Sarawak.