RHB IB Estimates Federal Govt’s 2027 Budget Allocation At RM437.8 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) estimates that the total federal government allocation for Budget 2027 will be RM437.8 billion.

Malaysia’s Premium Crude Shields Economy From Oil Price Swings - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysian crude grades continued to command significantly higher premiums over Dated Brent, a benchmark for physical crude oil prices, indicating that the country was able to partially cushion the impact of lower outright oil prices on revenues.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Widening West Asia Conflict Weighs On Sentiment

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished lower on Thursday, along with other regional markets, as the widening war in West Asia and high oil prices weighed on sentiment.

Chinese Exports To Latin America Reach Nearly US$300 Bln - Euromonitor International

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Chinese brands are rapidly deepening their footprint in Latin America’s consumer market, with exports from China to the region reaching nearly US$300 billion in 2025, a seven per cent year-on-year increase, according to market intelligence company Euromonitor International. (US$1 = RM4.06)

AM Best: Regulatory Initiatives, Economic Expansion Drive Malaysia’s Non-Life Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- AM Best has maintained a stable outlook on Malaysia’s non-life insurance segment, citing regulatory initiatives and economic expansion, which are driving robust premium growth and increasing insurance penetration.

EIG Closes Senior Infrastructure Debt Fund VI At US$1.9 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- EIG, an institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors, announced the final close of EIG Senior Infrastructure Debt Fund VI (SIDF VI) at US$1.9 billion, nearly double the size of its predecessor fund. (US$1 = RM4.06)

New Delhi Tightens Security, Traffic Protocols For BRICS Leaders

From M.Saraswathi

NEW DELHI, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- With key global leaders set to converge here for the 18th BRICS Summit this weekend, the Indian capital is beefing up security and tightening movement protocols, including traffic diversions along key routes to ensure seamless movement of leaders and officials.

Financing Reform Must Keep Pace With Rising Healthcare Needs -- Mohd Shahar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Financing reform must keep pace with rising healthcare needs, providing affordable access across the life course with public resources being used strategically and vulnerable groups protected, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shahar Abdullah.

Malaysia Targets 90 Pct ICAO Effective Implementation Score By 2028

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is targeting an International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Effective Implementation (EI) score of at least 90 per cent by December 2028 under the Malaysia Aviation Safety Plan 2026-2028 launched today.

PNB Invests Nearly RM570 Mln Since 1996 To Develop Malaysia's Talent

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) has invested nearly RM570 million in education since 1996 through its PNB Scholarship Programme to develop talent that can contribute to the country's progress.

Proposed MYEG Ventures Stake Acquisition Commercially Viable - Zetrix AI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Zetrix AI Bhd announced that the proposed acquisition by Philippine-based corporate entity IPVG Employees Inc of a 50 per cent equity interest in MYEG Ventures Inc is commercially viable.

Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient, Supported By Manufacturing, Data Centres, Says S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic outlook remains resilient, supported by strong manufacturing activity, sustained infrastructure investment and a rapidly expanding data centre sector, said S&P Global Ratings.