Emerging Market Macroeconomic, Credit Condition To Remain Resilient In 2026 -- Moody's Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Ratings expects emerging market (EM) macroeconomic and credit conditions to remain resilient in 2026, mirroring this year’s performance.

CelcomDigi's Net Profit Drops To RM341.23 Mln In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- CelcomDigi Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM341.23 million during the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2025, compared to RM436.98 million in the same period last year.

Ringgit Likely To Stay Within 4.10-4.15 Range Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the 4.10-4.15 range against the US dollar next week, supported by Malaysia’s resilient macroeconomic fundamentals amid shifting expectations over the United States’ monetary policy.

AM Best Revises Outlook On ZhongAn To Positive

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has revised the outlooks on China’s ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance Co Ltd (ZhongAn) to positive from stable while affirming its financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent).

AM Best Affirms Fubon Vietnam's Credit Ratings With Stable Outlook 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (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 Fubon Insurance Vietnam Co Ltd (Fubon Vietnam), with all credit ratings (ratings) carrying a stable outlook.

Ringgit Rises 8.2 Pct Against US Dollar As Of Nov 12 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit remained broadly stable against the US dollar with a marginal appreciation of 0.05 per cent in the third quarter (3Q) of 2025 and a year-to-date (YTD) appreciation of 8.2 per cent as of Nov 12, 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Khazanah Invested Over RM4 Bln In Desaru Coast And Legoland Malaysia - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd, through its wholly owned subsidiary Destination Resorts and Hotels Sdn Bhd, has invested over RM4 billion in the development of Johor’s Desaru Coast and Legoland Malaysia Resort, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Mixed Sentiment Ahead Of Key Data Releases

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped its three-day winning streak to close marginally lower on Wednesday as selling pressure emerged in selected heavyweight counters, particularly in financial services and telecommunications sectors.

AM Best To Participate At 6th ASEAN Insurance Summit In Cambodia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best will take part in the sixth Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Insurance Summit, scheduled for Nov 25, at the Sokha Convention Center in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

BNM's FTFC Policy Revision To Ensure Fairer Deals For Financial Consumers 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The revised Fair Treatment of Financial Consumers (FTFC) policy document will enable financial service providers (FSP) to take appropriate action to understand vulnerable consumers better and provide the necessary assistance, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) spokesperson.

Ringgit Hits RM4.16, Emerges As Asia’s Best-performing Currency -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is trading at RM4.16 against the US dollar, making it the best-performing currency in Asia, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Rapid On-Demand App To Replace Kummute From Nov 15

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus), the operator of Rapid Penang On-Demand, will introduce a new booking app called Rapid On-Demand starting Nov 15, replacing the current  Kummute app.