AM Best Withdraws Zhibao Re Credit Ratings Amid Investor Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has withdrawn the credit ratings of Malaysia’s Zhibao Labuan Reinsurance Company Limited (Zhibao Re), as the company has chosen not to participate in AM Best’s interactive rating process for the time being, in light of an investor transition.

Penang Records RM350 Bln In E&E Exports In 1h 2026, Needs More Skilled Talent

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Penang recorded more than RM350 billion in electrical and electronics (E&E) exports in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), an increase of more than 80 per cent compared with the same period last year.

Ringgit Ends Higher Vs Greenback Ahead of US Inflation Data

Asian Captive Conference 2026 To Focus On Emerging, Complex Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The 8th Asian Captive Conference (ACC) 2026 will focus on the role of captive insurance in helping organisations manage emerging and increasingly complex risks amid a volatile global environment.

Govt To Review Import Needs, Formulate Policies To Strengthen Domestic Industries

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The government will assess the country's import needs, including capital goods, and formulate policies to reduce dependence on external ecosystems as Malaysia seeks to strengthen domestic industries and create greater value from trade and investment.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Higher On Wall Street Gains, Hormuz Optimism

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher on Wednesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street amid optimism over a possible agreement between the United States (US) and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, an analyst said.

Uni-Fuels Receives Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Notice

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited (Uni-Fuels) announced it has received a notification letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq), stating that it is not in compliance with the minimum requirement for a closing bid price of US$1 per share under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). (US$1=RM4.09)

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Greenback On Improved Local Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, as market sentiment was boosted by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour’s positive remarks yesterday and expectations of a shift in the United States (US) Federal Reserve policy.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Weighed Down By Banking Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session in the red, weighed down by selling pressure in banking stocks.

Padini Shares Up Nearly 13 Pct After MACC Unfreezes Bank Accounts

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Padini Holdings Bhd’s shares surged 12.67 per cent in early trade on Friday after the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) confirmed that all previously frozen company bank accounts have been fully unfrozen.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Most Major Currencies, Weaker Versus US Dollar

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher today, strengthening against major currencies but easing against the US dollar as persistent geopolitical tensions in West Asia boosted demand for the safe-haven greenback, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Pares Yesterday's Gains To Open Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared yesterday's gains to open lower on Tuesday, as early selling pressure weighed on market sentiment.