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. 

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).

Abaxx Exchange Adds Yongan International SG As Clearing, Trading Member  

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc (Abaxx) announced that Yongan International Financial (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Yongan International SG) will begin offering trading and clearing access to clients on Abaxx Exchange from June 29.

ICDM, MICG Merge Governance Mandates

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM) and the Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance (MICG) said they have consolidated their mandates to create a unified platform for corporate governance and director development in Malaysia.

Malaysia's Onshore FX Market Remains Healthy, Daily Turnover Rises To US$21.3 Bln -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s onshore foreign exchange (FX) market remains healthy, with the average daily FX turnover rising to US$21.3 billion as of June this year, as compared with US$19.8 billion in 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Financial Markets Committee (FMC).

Govt Has Identified AI-Affected Sectors, Steps Up Reskilling, Upskilling -- Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) – The government has identified sectors that are expected to be affected by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and is stepping up efforts to improve skills and training to ensure the workforce is prepared to face the technological changes, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. 

Petronas Marks 30 Years In Turkmenistan, Signs New Agreements To Advance Strategic Growth 

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

ASHGABAT, June 19 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), through its wholly owned subsidiary Petronas Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn Bhd (PC(T)SB), commemorated 30 years of operations in Turkmenistan today, through the signing of a series of agreements that reinforce its long-standing partnership with the country.

UOB Malaysia Enhances Privilege Banking, Aims To Double Affluent Clientele By 2028

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- UOB Malaysia has enhanced its Privilege Banking offering with expanded wealth advisory services, personalised client support and lifestyle benefits as it targets to double its affluent customer base by 2028.

Malaysia Eyes Broader Cooperation With Turkmenistan During Anwar's Visit

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

ASHGABAT (TURKMENISTAN) June 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Turkmenistan from June 18 to 19 is highly significant as it is expected not only to create more opportunities for cooperation in the oil and gas sector but also to enhance collaboration in other industries such as transportation, logistics and agriculture between the two countries.

Indian Firms Invest Over US$3 Bln In Malaysia, Create 30,000 Jobs - CIIM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Indian companies have invested more than US$3 billion (US$1 = RM4.06) in Malaysia and created over 30,000 direct jobs, reflecting the strong economic partnership between Malaysia and India, according to the Consortium of Indian Industries in Malaysia (CIIM).

iHerb CEO Wins EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Pacific Southwest Award

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- iHerb Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Emun Zabihi has been named a recipient of the EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Pacific Southwest Award.