Economy

Next Of Kin Can Check Deceased Family Members' Takaful And Insurance Coverage Via Semak Kasih

By Nurfadlina Izzati Moktar

KUALA TERENGGANU, June 27 (Bernama) -- Next of kin can now easily determine whether their deceased loved ones had family takaful or life insurance coverage through Semak Kasih, a one-stop online portal developed by the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) and Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), to reconnect families with protection benefits that may otherwise remain unclaimed. 

BNM Launches 'Semak Kasih' Portal For Beneficiaries To Check Unclaimed Insurance, Takaful Benefits

KUALA TERENGGANU, June 26 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today launched the ‘Semak Kasih’ portal to make it easier for beneficiaries to check unclaimed insurance policies or takaful certificates of their family members. 

KLIMS 2026 Receives 205,440 Visitors, Generates Strong Commercial Interest

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show 2026 (KLIMS 2026) has received 205,440 visitors and generated strong commercial interest among participating exhibitors, reflecting positive consumer engagement throughout its 10-day run. 

MIGHT Unveils Groundbreaking Mini Sandbox To Advance Malaysia's Low Altitude Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) demonstrated a first-of-its-kind Low Altitude Economy (LAE) Mini Sandbox as part of efforts to advance Malaysia's capabilities in advanced air mobility and unmanned aviation technologies.

MSPO Certification Shields Palm Oil Industry, Guarantees Future Of Smallholders

BATU PAHAT, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification is not just a certificate, but rather a 'shield' for the country's palm oil industry as well as guaranteeing the future of smallholders.

Govt Targets 10 Bumiputera Firms For Bursa Listings Over 2026-27 Period

PUTRAJAYA, June 26 (Bernama) -- The government is targeting 10 Bumiputera companies to be listed on Bursa Malaysia in 2026 and 2027, with four of them already in the pipeline for listing this year, said government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. 

GTA Holdings Receives Bursa Malaysia Approval For ACE Market Listing

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Aviation maintenance company GTA Holdings Bhd has received Bursa Malaysia approval for listing on the ACE Market.

Vestland Secures RM135 Mln Contract From Golden Armani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Vestland Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Vestland Resources Sdn Bhd (VRSB) had accepted a letter of award from Golden Armani Sdn Bhd (GASB) to undertake the superstructure works for a contract sum of RM135 million. 

Econpile Wins RM48.8 Mln Contract For KL Serviced Apartment Project

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Econpile Holdings Bhd has secured a RM48.8 million subcontract from Vestland Infra Sdn Bhd to undertake specialist bored pile and foundation works for a serviced apartment project in Kuala Lumpur.

Reinvestment Allowance: MITI To Convey Industry Players' Feedback To MoF

MELAKA, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is currently looking at issues related to the reinvestment allowance (RA) and will bring them to the attention of the Finance Ministry (MoF) following the business community’s call for improvements to the incentive to encourage greater corporate reinvestment.

Service Tax Exemption Eases Financial Impact On Non-residential Buildings Management - MIPFM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to exempt Service Tax on service charges and sinking fund contributions for non-residential buildings will help ease the financial impact on the management of non-residential stratified properties, said the Malaysian Institute of Property and Facility Managers (MIPFM).

AI-Powered Elsa Corp Enters Malaysia's English Proficiency Market

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- San Francisco-based Elsa Corp has entered the English proficiency market in Malaysia by appointing K-Pintar Sdn Bhd and Cedar Tech Training Sdn Bhd as its authorised partners in the country to help organisations improve workplace English communication performance.