Top Glove Sees Better FY2026 Earnings On Strong Demand, Higher Selling Prices

CYBERJAYA, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd expects to deliver improved earnings for the financial year ended Aug 31, 2026 (FY2026), underpinned by sustained global glove demand and higher average selling prices (ASPs).

Captive Insurance Sees Rising Recognition As Strategic Risk-financing Solution

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Captive insurance is gaining increasing recognition as a strategic risk-financing solution as businesses seek to strengthen resilience, enhance risk-financing control and address emerging risks, according to Labuan IBFC Incorporated Sdn Bhd (Labuan IBFC).

Mondelez International Unveils RM90 Mln investment In Crumb Tower, Deepening Commitment To Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Mondelez International has launched its completed RM90 million Crumb Tower at the Cadbury Confectionery plant in Shah Alam, reinforcing its long-term confidence in Selangor and Malaysia as a strategic base for advanced chocolate manufacturing.

Higher Healthcare Utilisation Adds To Medical Claims Inflation -- LIAM

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Rising healthcare utilisation is emerging as a key contributor to Malaysia’s medical claims inflation, highlighting the need for greater efficiency, transparency and collaboration across the healthcare ecosystem to keep medical protection affordable and sustainable, according to the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM).

Budget 2027 Should Shift AI Focus Beyond Data Centres, Says MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 should move Malaysia’s artificial intelligence (AI) agenda beyond data centre construction towards enterprise adoption, domestic intellectual property, cybersecurity and workforce productivity.

ACE Market-bound SLGC Aims To Raise RM29.4 Mln Via IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Construction services firm SLGC Bhd aims to raise RM29.4 million through an initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its planned listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on Oct 6.

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.

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.

Perdana Petroleum Proposes Additional 'Third Eye' For Offshore Monitoring

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 should consider establishing a formal information-sharing framework that enables offshore support vessels (OSVs) to serve as an additional “third eye” in safeguarding Malaysia’s waters and critical offshore energy infrastructure, said Perdana Petroleum Bhd.

PNB Launches Second US$300 Mln Secured Exchangeable Sukuk

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) has launched its second US$300 million secured exchangeable sukuk to optimise its portfolio through innovative capital market solutions.

Budget 2027 Should Incentivise Energy Efficiency, RE Development – Energy Commission

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 should introduce incentives to encourage investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy (RE) development, according to the Energy Commission (ST).

Industries Need Innovation, Energy Efficiency To Stay Competitive - ABB

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Industries must improve productivity, optimise energy consumption, enhance operational reliability and accelerate their sustainability journey to remain competitive amid rising costs and rapid technological changes.