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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector ended 2025 on a firmer footing, charting steady loan growth, stable asset quality and sustained profitability despite a year clouded by global trade tensions, while the outlook for next year remains steady amid a diversified portfolio.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s maritime sector is sailing towards the end of 2025 in a mixed state, with sub-sectors such as ports emerging as the strongest performers due to expansion in transshipment networks through collaborations with international partners; however, shipping and haulage remain swamped by multi-pronged challenges.
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has commended Malaysia for its strong progress in reducing poverty, particularly hardcore poverty, while noting that further improvements in education and health outcomes are crucial to support inclusive and equitable growth.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is likely to remain largely protected from major disruption, as the country’s manufacturing base has been mostly unaffected by the recent floods and Cyclone Senyar, according to Moody’s Ratings.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good) and the Vietnam National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of Bao Minh Insurance Corporation (BMI).
GENTING HIGHLANDS, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) has proposed the establishment a national task force led by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability to ensure that Malaysia develops a robust, transparent, and internationally recognised framework for oil palm-based carbon credits.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed Hong Kong’s China Taiping Insurance (HK) Company Limited [CTPI (HK)] financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent), with a stable outlook.
GENTING HIGHLANDS, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The palm oil sector could be a major contributor towards Malaysia’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, rather than a liability, as mature oil palm plantations sequester substantial amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and influencer intelligence, has been recognised as a Leader in the new IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Influencer Management for SMB Companies 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- EZVIZ has reached a major milestone with its first-ever win at the International Innovation Awards, recognised for its breakthrough artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Wild Animal Detection.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) and Singapore Smart Tech made a strong impact at the second edition of the All About AI Tech4Good Awards held in India, curated by Mint and Salesforce.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- NIKE Inc, a global designer, marketer and distributor of athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories, has announced a series of Senior Leadership Team (SLT) changes aimed at strengthening operational integration and accelerating its "Win Now" priorities.
