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AM Best Affirms Philippines Nat Re's Credit Ratings With Stable Outlook 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good) and the Philippines National Scale Rating of aa+.PH (Superior) of National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines (Nat Re), with a stable outlook.

Labuan FSA Grants Conditional Approvals To Two Islamic Digital Banks Under Regulatory Sandbox

LABUAN, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) has granted conditional approvals to Green Digital Bank Corp and Fasset Islamic Digital Bank Ltd to operate as Islamic digital banks within the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC).

Govt Committed To Empowering MSMEs In International Halal Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to expanding the Malaysian Halal Certification (SPHM) recognition, especially to empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the global halal industry and enhance the country’s export value chain, according to the Prime Minister's Department (PMD).

MTDC, Bioeconomy Corporation Drive Bio-based Innovation Via BioXCeed 2025 Event

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) and Bioeconomy Corporation have jointly organised the BioXCeed 2025 event to integrate bio-based innovation with deeptech commercialisation.

SJKP Guarantees Over 100 Pct Home Financing For First-time Buyers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Jaminan Kredit Perumahan Bhd (SJKP) guarantees home loans covering more than 100 per cent of the house purchase price for qualified first-time buyers, giving banks greater confidence to approve applications that might otherwise be declined.

BioInnovation Launchpad 2025 To Propel Bio Entrepreneurs To Global Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The BioInnovation Launchpad 2025 programme under BioXceed 2025 is expected to produce at least 10 high-potential bio-entrepreneurs capable of achieving Bio-based Accelerator (BBA) or BioNexus status, further strengthening the national biotechnology ecosystem by 2030.

Top Glove Back In Black With Rm109 Mln Fy2025 Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd has returned to profitability, posting a net profit of RM109.07 million for the financial year ended Aug 31, 2025 (FY2025), compared with a net loss of RM64.88 million a year earlier.

US-based Tenstorrent To Establish Offices In Malaysia As Part Of Global Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Tenstorrent Inc., a US-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup, is planning to expand its presence in Malaysia by establishing offices in the country.

Indonesia Launches National Productivity Master Plan To Power Growth Through 2029

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Government of Indonesia has launched the National Productivity Master Plan (MPPN) 2025–2029, a whole-of-nation blueprint for accelerating innovation, strengthening industrial competitiveness, and raising living standards through sustained productivity gains.

Opportunities For Knowledge Exchange Between Finland And Malaysia On CCS

From Zufazlin Baharuddin

HELSINKI, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Finland’s expertise in waste-to-energy and Malaysia’s existing carbon storage capacity present opportunities for knowledge exchange in carbon capture and storage (CCS), helping both countries move towards carbon neutrality.

Malaysian Rubber Board To Chart 2026–2030 Strategic Plan For Industry Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) is drawing up its Strategic Plan 2026–2030 to chart a more sustainable path for the country’s rubber industry, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Finland’s Sitra Eyes Malaysia For Next Rollout Of Personal Carbon Tracker App

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

HELSINKI, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Finnish Innovation Fund, Sitra, sees strong potential for introducing the “Lifestyle Test” application in Malaysia, which helps users measure their carbon footprint and encourages positive and sustainable lifestyle choices.