2025: Motor Losses, Climate Risks, Digital Shifts Shape General Insurance Landscape

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s general insurance sector ends 2025 with resilience and underlying fragility.

Malaysia’s Banking Sector Resilient Amid Tariff Pressures, Expected To Hold Steady In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector ended 2025 on a firmer footing, charting steady loan growth, stable asset quality and sustained profitability despite a year clouded by global trade tensions, while the outlook for next year remains steady amid a diversified portfolio.

Vietnam’s Bao Minh Insurance Credit Ratings Affirmed By AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (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 Bao Minh Insurance Corporation (BMI).

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings For Bermuda’s NEWGT Reinsurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (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 Bermuda’s NEWGT Reinsurance Company Ltd (NEWGT).

Palm Oil Sector Could Drive Malaysia’s Net-Zero Emissions Goals -- MPOB

GENTING HIGHLANDS, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The palm oil sector could be a major contributor towards Malaysia’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, rather than a liability, as mature oil palm plantations sequester substantial amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2).

Ewon Calls On His Ministry’s GLCs To Deliver Larger Dividends To State Govt

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick has called on government-linked companies (GLCs) under his ministry to increase their revenues so they can pay higher dividends to the government.

Ethiopian Airlines Sees Stronger Asia-Pacific Growth With Malaysia Emerging As Fast-Growing Market

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) – Ethiopian Airlines is strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, with Malaysia emerging as one of its fastest-growing markets amid surging air travel demand between Africa and Asia.

Dewan Rakyat Passes Two Tax-Related Bills

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Finance Bill 2025, which details amendments to five tax acts, namely the Income Tax Act 1967, Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, Stamp Act 1949, Labuan Business Activity Tax Act 1990, and the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967.   

Red Tape Reform Delivers Major Benefits To Public, Business Community - Academic

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The people and the business community have become the biggest beneficiaries of the Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB), as various government processes can now be completed more quickly, compliance costs have been reduced, and service transparency has improved.

CIMB Group 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM2.08 Bln, Declares Special Dividend Of Seven Sen

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q 2025) increased to RM2.08 billion from RM2.03 billion in the same period last year.

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserves Assets At US$123.76 Bln As At End-October

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$123.76 billion (US$1= RM4.12) as at Oct 31, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$201.6  million, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Federal Govt Liabilities At RM390.4 Bln As Of End-June 2025 -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The federal government's total liabilities are RM390.4 billion as of the end of June 2025 compared to RM384.8 billion at the end of 2024.