General Insurance Industry Grows 4.8 Pct In 2025, Posts RM1.2 Bln Underwriting Profit – PIAM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s general insurance industry recorded gross written premium (GWP) of RM24.2 billion in 2025, representing a 4.8 per cent increase from RM23.1 billion in 2024, driven mainly by continued expansion in the motor and fire insurance segments, according to the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM).

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains At Midday In Line With Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended gains at midday, tracking firmer regional markets amid progress in US-Iran peace talks, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracks Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as easing oil prices lifted investor sentiment, an analyst said.

CPO Futures End Higher, Tracking Gains In Soybean Oil Market

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continue to close higher on Tuesday, supported by higher soybean oil, a trader said.

Ringgit Ends Mostly Firmer Against Major, Regional Currencies Ahead Of MPC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended firmly against most major currencies and regional peers ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting as its decision is expected to play a critical role in setting the market tone going forward.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher On Late Buying

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier losses to end higher on Tuesday as buying interest gained momentum in the afternoon session, said an analyst. 

Rubber Market Closes Higher, Tracking Regional Rubber Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures amid the absence of Chinese and Japanese buyers, said a dealer.

Shah Alam Sports Complex Project Value Remains At RM2.94 Bln

SHAH ALAM, May 5 (Bernama) -- The Shah Alam Sports Complex (KSSA) development is proceeding as planned with the committed value remaining at RM2.94 billion despite concerns over potential cost increase following the global supply crisis.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Renewed West Asia Tensions

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Tuesday, mirroring Wall Street’s decline as renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia dampened investor sentiment, an analyst said.

Ringgit Steady Against US Dollar Ahead Of MPC Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly unchanged against the US dollar from yesterday’s close as markets await the latest decision by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), scheduled for May 7.

Gold Futures End Lower On Hawkish Inflation Signals

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday, tracking the softer COMEX gold futures performance, as investors digested hawkish stances on inflation by major central banks.

Rubber Closes Mixed Amid Ringgit Gains, Higher Crude Oil

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- The rubber market closed mixed on Monday amid a stronger ringgit against the US dollar and higher crude oil prices, a dealer said.