AM Best Affirms Superior Ratings For Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, Subsidiaries

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “aa+” (Superior) of Japan’s Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co Ltd (TMNF) and its subsidiaries.

KiddeFenwal Doubles Down On Future-Proof Fire Safety Innovations

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Fire suppression and safety controls company, KiddeFenwal has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable innovation as it marks the first anniversary of its independence.

Petronas Gas Seeks Greater Authority Over Development Near Pipelines

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 (Bernama) – Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) is working closely with the Ministry of Economy to introduce new regulations under the Gas Supply Act 1993 (Act 501), the Electricity Supply Act 1990 and other laws to strengthen safety and oversight around its pipeline network

Behind The Skyline: Malaysia’s ‘Building Doctors’ Who Keep Landmarks Standing - A Merdeka Story

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysians have long lifted their eyes with pride to the nation’s skyline, from the clock tower of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building to the soaring Petronas Twin Towers, and now the shimmering spire of Merdeka 118.

Malaysia Concludes FTA Talks With S. Korea, Signing Expected In October – Tengku Zafrul

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea and is expected to sign the agreement in October, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.

Tengku Zafrul Urges Companies To Be Indispensable, Competitive Globally To Withstand Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has called on Malaysian firms, including small and medium enterprises (SME), to become indispensable and competitive globally to withstand tariffs and other trade barriers.

Cloudera Delivers Cloud-native AI Experience Behind The Firewall

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Cloudera, a data and artificial intelligence (AI) platform company, has announced the latest release of Cloudera Data Services, bringing private AI on premises and giving enterprises secure, GPU-accelerated generative AI capabilities behind their firewall.

Islamic Finance Must Evolve To Stay Competitive - Bursa Malaysia CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) – The growth of Islamic finance will be driven by greater connectivity across asset classes, geographies and generations -- and not just by compliance -- as a generational shift in investor demographics brings in younger, digital-native and value-conscious investors.

Planet Labs Unveils Final Speaker Lineup For Bali Event Next Month

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Planet Labs PBC, a provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, has announced the final agenda and speakers for its upcoming Planet On The Road event in Bali, Indonesia, on Sept 9.

ZOLL Executive Receives Dato’ Title For Lifesaving Efforts In Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- ZOLL, a medical device and software solutions company under Japan’s Asahi Kasei Group, announced that Christopher Barnabas, Vice President of its Acute Care Technology division, has received the prestigious honour from the Penang state government.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Forest Fire, Weaker Output Concerns

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today due to forest fires in North Sumatra, a dealer said.

Vietnam’s Non-life Insurance Industry Holds Steady, Says AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best is maintaining its stable outlook on Vietnam’s non-life insurance segment, supported by structural economic advantages and strong demand across core insurance lines.