Insurance Industry In Limelight Due To Public Outcry Over Steep Medical Premium In 2024

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- A review of the insurance industry’s performance in 2024 will undoubtedly have to include the backlash faced by the insurance and takaful industry after it announced a steep hike in medical insurance premiums.

VS Industry Net Profit Declines To RM30.6 Mln In 1Q FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- VS Industry Bhd, an integrated electronics manufacturing services provider, posted a lower net profit of RM30.6 million in the first quarter ended Oct 31, 2024 (1Q FY2025), as compared with RM48.98 million registered in the same period a year ago.

Sime Darby’s Net Profit Soars To RM800 Mln In 1Q FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Bhd's net profit for the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (1Q FY2025) surged to RM800 million, up from RM589 million in the same period last year.

PetGas 3Q Net Profit Jumps To RM493.67 Mln, Declares 18 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Petronas Gas Bhd's (PetGas) net profit climbed to RM493.67 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q FY2024), up from RM468.46 million in the same period last year.

Leong Hup's 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM135.02 Mln, Declares 1.45 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) --Leong Hup International Bhd’s net profit rose to RM135.02 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) from RM132.96 million in the same period last year on stronger performance in the Philippines and Vietnam.

IOI Corp Net Profit Soars To RM710.7 Mln In 1Q On Higher Plantation Segment Contribution

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- IOI Corporation Bhd’s net profit surged to RM710.7 million in the first quarter of its financial year ending June 30, 2025 (1Q FY2025) from RM304.0 million in 1Q FY2024 due to higher plantation segment contribution.

Kerjaya Prospek Property To Continue Expanding Its Land Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Kerjaya Prospek Property Bhd will continue to pursue strategic land acquisitions and expand its land bank, driven by the group's currently robust and resilient financial position while ensuring seamless progress on future development projects.

Kossan Shares Rise In Early Trade Despite Weaker 3Q Results

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd’s shares on Bursa Malaysia rose in early trade after the company announced an interim and special dividend, despite weaker results for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024).

Destini's Unit Bags RM33.05 Mln Contract For Airborne Equipment Maintenance

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Destini Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary, Destini Prima Sdn Bhd (DPSB) has secured a RM33.05 million contract from the Ministry of Defence to provide maintenance services for safety and survival equipment for airborne equipment.

99 Speed Mart's 3Q Net Profit Falls To RM107.16 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) --  99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) fell to RM107.16 million from RM111.05 million in 3Q 2023.

SMEs Set To Benefit From Tax Incentives, Initiatives In Budget 2025 - Academician

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can navigate the evolving tax landscape, optimise their financial performance, and secure a competitive edge in the market by leveraging the measures in Budget 2025 strategically, an academician said.

ACE Debutante OB Holdings Eyes Doubling Production Capacity By 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- OB Holdings Bhd aims to double its production capacity by 2026 with the completion of its new factory in Serendah, Selangor.