Budget 2026 To Reinforce Govt Commitment To Strengthen Fiscal Space - MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will reinforce the government’s commitment to strengthening fiscal space, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) today.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Broadly Higher, FBM KLCI Bounces Over One Pct

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Shares on Bursa Malaysia finished broadly higher on Thursday, lifted by gains in the technology, healthcare and banking sectors. 

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Regional Futures Performance, Steady Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed on Thursday, tracking regional rubber futures’ performance and steady oil prices amid supply concerns due to the rainy season in major producing countries, a dealer said.

AM Best Assigns Excellent Ratings To Samsung P/C China

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) to Samsung Property & Casualty Insurance Company (China) Ltd (Samsung P/C China). The outlook for both credit ratings (ratings) is stable.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Marginally Higher Amid Positive Regional Sentiment

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama)  -- Bursa Malaysia closed marginally higher on Monday, in tandem with the positive performance of regional peers, said an analyst.  

Ringgit Flat Against US Dollar Amid Mixed US Fed Signals

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar on Monday as traders remained cautious amid mixed signals from the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed) officials on the interest rate outlook.

ASEAN To Diversify, Expand Economic Links Amid Economic Uncertainties - Tengku Zafrul

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN remains proactive in diversifying and expanding its economic links and networks, given the ongoing global and regional economic uncertainties, said ASEAN Economic Ministers’ chair Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz today. 

Balanced AITIGA Shows ASEAN's Good Faith, Determination To Work With India - Tengku Zafrul

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN has put forward a balanced package of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) in good faith, underscoring its determination to work with India despite various challenges and criticisms, said Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

India Must Deepen Engagement With ASEAN Amid Strained US Ties - Analyst

By N. Kuvineshwaren

NEW DELHI, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- India must seize the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur next month as an opportunity to strengthen ties with Southeast Asian nations, particularly in trade and economy. 

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar, Higher Against Other Major Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended weaker against the greenback on Friday as the US interest rate outlook remained cloudy and as US President Donald Trump ramped up his trade war with the world via more tariff announcements.

AM Best To Sponsor, Present At 29th Indonesia Rendez-Vous Conference In Bali

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best will sponsor, exhibit and lead a session at the 29th Indonesia Rendez-Vous Conference, taking place for three days beginning Oct 15 in Bali, Indonesia.

India Reaffirms ASEAN As Cornerstone Of Its Act East Policy

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- India reaffirmed that ASEAN remains a cornerstone of its Act East policy and Indo-Pacific vision, while expressing concern over the slow pace of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) review.