25d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of B+ (Good), a long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb-” (Good) and a Philippines National Scale Rating of aa.PH (Superior) to MAAGAP Insurance Inc (MAAGAP).
25d ago
By Anis Nabilla Md Wazilah
KUANTAN, July 21 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is projected to generate RM80 to RM90 billion in cumulative value added contribution to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2047.
25d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- About 74 per cent of Malaysians use artificial intelligence (AI) to support their shopping, but 52 per cent remain uncomfortable allowing the technology to complete purchases on their behalf, according to a survey published by financial technology (fintech) platform Adyen.
25d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat sitting, which was adjourned on July 16, 2026, saw the passage of the National Trust Fund (KWAN) Bill 2026 and the Statistics Bill 2026, aimed at strengthening more disciplined withdrawals and clearer governance, as well as establishing a more modern and comprehensive legal framework.
26d ago
By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will continue its efforts to promote two-way flows and deepen Malaysia’s onshore financial market through the measured liberalisation of its foreign exchange policy (FEP) framework, while safeguarding Malaysia’s financial and macroeconomic stability.
26d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The performance of the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP) needs to be assessed fairly considering that the retirement fund managed to record a net profit of RM12.9 billion, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
27d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- iFLYTEK has launched GuideX, an intelligent interaction agent for public service environments, at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026.
27d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Foreign institutions extended two consecutive weeks of net buying, recording RM612.3 million in net inflows, around eight times higher than the previous week’s inflows of RM75.3 million, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).
29d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The government's stronger-than-expected revenue collection in the first five months of 2026 (5M2026) has created additional fiscal space to respond to emerging challenges, including rising global energy prices, said AmBank Group chief economist Firdaos Rosli.
30d ago
PUTRAJAYA, July 17 (Bernama) -- The National Trust Fund Bill 2026, which was passed by the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, will strengthen the National Trust Fund (KWAN) as the country's intergenerational savings fund to ensure sustainable financial reserves for both present and future generations.
30d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) will host the 15th edition of the SSM National Conference (SSMNC), reaffirming its commitment to advancing thought leadership on corporate governance, digital transformation and sustainable business practices in Malaysia.
30d ago
KUCHING, July 16 (Bernama) -- AirBorneo Airways Sdn Bhd today announced a temporary adjustment to flight frequencies on a small number of selected routes across its network, effective July 6 to Oct 24, as part of efforts to improve fleet reliability and strengthen schedule performance.