Malaysia’s Tune Protect Re Credit Ratings Affirmed By AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb+” (Good) of Malaysia’s Tune Protect Re Ltd (TPR) with a stable outlook on these credit ratings (ratings).

AM Best Affirms Excellent Credit Ratings Of China’s Qianhai Reinsurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of China’s Qianhai Reinsurance Co Ltd (QHR).

Batik Air Launches New Subang Routes To Singapore, Jakarta, Johor Bahru & Langkawi

SUBANG, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Batik Air has launched four new routes from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, offering direct flights to Singapore, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, and Langkawi.

AM Best Lifts New India Assurance Outlook To Positive

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating (Long-Term ICR) of “bbb+” (Good) of The New India Assurance Company Limited (New India).

China’s Hainan FTP Marks Major Liberalisation Move, Spurring Potential Gains For Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- China’s Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), which will officially begin island-wide special customs operations on Dec 18, 2025, is yet another testament to China’s continued economic liberalisation, in contrast to the United States’ policy directions.

Genting Bhd To Be Included In Three FTSE4good Indices, Effective Dec 22

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Genting Bhd will be included for the first time in three of the FTSE4Good indices, which are the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index, FTSE4Good ASEAN 5 Index, and FTSE4Good Emerging Index, with the inclusion taking effect on Dec 22, 2025.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Fed Rate Cut, Bucks Regional Trend

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed higher today, supported by bargain hunting following the United States Federal Reserve’s (Fed) 25-basis-point cut to its benchmark rate, despite a downturn in regional markets.

Audiencerate Gains Rare Dual Status As Google Data Provider, Upload Partner

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Audiencerate, a technology company specialising in data activation solutions and platforms, has been named a Customer Match Upload Partner by Google.

Founder Dmitry Shubov Spotlights Global Growth At Hong Kong FinTech Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Dmitry Shubov Consulting founder, Dmitry Shubov, participated in Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival in November, one of the world’s premier gatherings for financial technology (fintech) leaders.

Ambest Group Eyes Listing On Bursa Malaysia In 1Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Penang-based Ambest Group Bhd is targeting a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd in the first quarter of next year.

Malaysia's Lonpac Insurance Credit Ratings Affirmed As Excellent - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed Malaysia’s Lonpac Insurance Bhd (Lonpac) financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent).

Cold Storage Reopens In Perak With Launch Of Ipoh Outlet

IPOH, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Upscale supermarket Cold Storage has returned to Perak with the official opening of its new outlet at Sentra Mall Ipoh today, marking a renewed commitment to strengthening its presence within local communities.