Malaysia To Sustain Growth At 4-4.5 Pct Next Year Driven By Higher Demand For Semiconductors, AI Applications – MoF

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah, Kisho Kumari Sucedaram and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – Higher exports of semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) edge applications will be among a slew of factors sustaining Malaysia’s economic growth next year at a commendable rate of between 4.0 and 4.5 per cent – against 4.0 to 4.8 per cent this year – despite acute trade challenges, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said today.

AM Best Affirms Philippines Nat Re's Credit Ratings With Stable Outlook 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good) and the Philippines National Scale Rating of aa+.PH (Superior) of National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines (Nat Re), with a stable outlook.

Budget 2026: Top Glove Calls For Swift Tax Refunds To Ease Cash Flow

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd is seeking to expedite tax refunds for excess payments to improve cash flow and enhance operational efficiency.

Top Glove Back In Black With Rm109 Mln Fy2025 Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd has returned to profitability, posting a net profit of RM109.07 million for the financial year ended Aug 31, 2025 (FY2025), compared with a net loss of RM64.88 million a year earlier.

Motor, Fire Segments Fuel Growth In Malaysia’s General Insurance Industry - PIAM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s general insurance industry grew 4.0 per cent year-on-year in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), with gross written premiums (GWP) rising to RM12.3 billion from RM11.8 billion, driven mainly by the motor and fire segments, according to the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM).

Metta, Operator Of Chef Wan's Restaurant, Eyes Local And Overseas Expansion After Oasis Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Metta Food and Lifestyle Sdn Bhd, the operator of Chef Wan Group of Restaurants, is targeting local and international expansion following the acquisition by Oasis Harvest Corporation for RM30.8 million.

Singapore's MS First Capital Insurance Credit Ratings Upgraded By AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- AM Best has upgraded Singapore’s MS First Capital Insurance Ltd (MSFC) financial strength rating to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating to “aa-” (Superior) from “a+” (Excellent).

Malaysia Ready To Share Public Service Reform Experience With ASEAN - Shamsul Azri

PETALING JAYA, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is ready to share its experience in implementing the Public Service Reform Agenda (ARPA), including its framework and practical lessons, with ASEAN member countries.

Protecting Malaysia’s Marine Ecosystems Safeguards Nation's Economy

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Protecting Malaysia’s marine ecosystems is not only an environmental imperative but also a form of economic insurance that supports fisheries, tourism and coastal infrastructure, a conservationist said.

TNB Wins Award For Highest Shareholder Returns Among Market Heavyweights

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) – Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has won the prestigious “The Edge Billion Ringgit Club Awards 2025” (BRC Awards) for having the highest shareholder returns over three years in the Super Big Cap, or above RM40 billion market capitalisation, category.

Lower-income Malaysians Making Financial Progress, 55 Pct Start Retirement Planning In 2025 - Ringgitplus

PETALING JAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Financial comparison platform RinggitPlus has reported encouraging progress among lower-income Malaysians, with a growing proportion of respondents taking steps towards achieving long-term financial security.

Malaysia's Capital Market At RM4.2 Trillion, 62 Pct Islamic -- SC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's capital market currently stands at RM4.2 trillion, with Islamic instruments making up around 62 per cent, said the Securities Commission (SC).