Kedah Records Investments Totalling RM4.2 Bln In 1Q 2025

ALOR SETAR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Kedah recorded RM4.2 billion in investments in the first quarter of this year (1Q 2025), which is expected to generate over 1,400 job opportunities.

Financial Stocks Lift Bursa Malaysia Slightly Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session slightly higher as buying support in selected heavyweights led by financial stocks lifted the benchmark index, analysts said.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Weak Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday, retreating from the previous day’s gains, weighed down by weak performances across regional markets.

Cyberwrite Chosen By Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance To Enhance Cyber Insurance Capabilities

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Cyberwrite has entered into a partnership with Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance (SFMI) to strengthen the insurer’s cyber insurance capabilities.

Malaysia's General Insurance Industry To Grow At 6.6 Pct CAGR From 2025-2029 -- GlobalData

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s general insurance industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6 per cent from RM24.6 billion in 2025 to RM31.8 billion by 2029 in terms of gross written premium (GWP), according to data and analytics company GlobalData.

AM Best Sees Steady Performance In Philippine Non-Life Insurance Segment

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained its stable outlook for the Philippine non-life insurance market, citing robust growth prospects, stabilised reinsurance capacity, and a favourable economic environment as key supporting factors.

AM Best Maintains Stable Outlook For Japan's Non-Life Insurance Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained a stable outlook on Japan’s non-life insurance industry, supported by improved profitability in the fire insurance segment and tighter regulatory oversight aimed at driving market reforms.

General Insurance Industry Remains On A Steady Growth Path -- PIAM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s General Insurance (GI) industry remains on a steady growth path despite external uncertainties and inflationary costs, said the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM).

Tower’s Credit Ratings Affirmed By AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of "a-" (Excellent) of New Zealand’s Tower Limited (Tower), with the outlook for both credit ratings (ratings) assessed as stable.

Astro's BIZone Rewards Campaign: RM3 Mln To Multiply Business Potential

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Astro strengthens its position this year with the launch of the BIZone Rewards campaign, an initiative specially designed to help food and beverage (F&B) businesses become more appealing, thereby increasing customer traffic, enhancing their image, and boosting their brand value.

Putra Heights Incident: Comprehensive Home Insurance Matters In Unforeseen Disasters

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The gas explosion incident at Putra Heights, which destroyed scores of homes, serves as a stark reminder for homeowners to seriously consider insuring their houses as well as the contents inside their homes to mitigate losses from such unforeseen calamities.

US Tariffs: A Self-inflicted Wound With Global Consequences

By Sukudhew (Sukhdave) Singh

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The United States’ (US) sweeping tariffs, and the inevitable retaliatory measures, are a dangerous and misguided approach to trade.