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Malaysian Takaful Association CEO Mohd Radzuan Mohamed (left) and Wan Saifulrizal at the Malaysian Takaful Association’s media briefing today.

Malaysian takaful industry paid out record RM10.2 billion in benefits in 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: The domestic takaful industry disbursed RM10.2 billion in benefits last year, the highest on record, marking a 16.73% increase from 2023 as it continued to expand its role as a financial ...

Mohd Radzuan speaking during th Malaysian Takaful Association’s media briefing today. – Bernamapic

Takaful industry faces potential RM800m hit with Bank Negara’s premium cap

KUALA LUMPUR: The takaful industry is expected to face potential losses of up to RM800 million following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) interim measures to curb rising medical and health insurance and takaful ...

O'Dell (centre), LIAM president Raymond Lew (left) and Malaysian Life Reinsurance independent non-executive director and chairman Datuk Kamaruddin Taib handing over contributions to five charity homes at LIAM-MLRe’s joint Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration today. – Bernamapic

LIAM: Basic insurance plan to address rising medical costs in the works

KUALA LUMPUR: The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) is working with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), the Ministry of Health and the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) to develop a basic insurance ...

Tan believes homeownership is more than just having a roof over one’s head - it’s also about building equity and supporting the nation’s economic stability.

Berjaya’s Azalea draws 3,000 bids for 402 units

PETALING JAYA: Berjaya Land Bhd’s latest affordable housing project Pangsapuri Azalea located in Subang Heights, has been oversubscribed with more than 3,000 applications for just 402 units, highlighting ...

Malaysia aims to close SME sustainability knowledge gap

PETALING JAYA: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia continue to struggle with environ-mental, social and governance (ESG) adoption due to financial constraints, limited expertise and regulatory ...

From left: Ide, Muhammad Azmi, Miyata, Japan’s ambassador Malaysia Noriyuki Shikata, Modec group chief operating officer Katsuyuki Imaizumi and Toyo Engineering Corporation executive officer Katsumi Hashimoto at the launch of Modec’s centre in Kuala Lumpur.

Japan’s Modec opens regional execution centre in KL, plans to quadruple Malaysian workforce

KUALA LUMPUR: Japanese offshore engineering giant Modec Inc plans to quadruple its Malaysian workforce from nearly 200 to more than 800 in the coming years with the launch of its regional execution centre ...

Abdul Wahid (front row, second from left) at the roundtable held at Bursa Malaysia’s premises in Kuala Lumpur.

Bursa Malaysia chairman optimistic IPO market will remain resilient amid global headwinds

KUALA LUMPUR: Despite persistent global uncertainties and external shocks, Malaysia’s initial public offering (IPO) market is expected to remain resilient with continued listings throughout the year, said ...

Anthony speaking at the roundtable hosted by Bursa Malaysia, Economic Club of Kuala Lumpur and CIMB .

Malaysia must adopt more assertive approach in economic diplomacy: ECKL research director

KUALA LUMPUR: As one of Southeast Asia’s most open economies and the current Asean Chair, Malaysia must abandon passive diplomacy in favour of a more assertive and strategic economic approach.

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AmCham CEO urges Malaysia to strengthen economic ecosystem to support trade narrative

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must fortify its domestic economic ecosystem to present a compelling case to international trade partners, especially as it prepares for critical trade discussions with the United ...

Lim (centre) speaking at a press conference following HI Mobility’s debut on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market in late March.

HI Mobility welcomes Prasarana’s shift towards electric buses, keen to contribute to effort

KUALA LUMPUR: HI Mobility Bhd has welcomed Prasarana Malaysia Bhd’s move towards electric buses, saying the private sector can play a key role in supporting the transition to greener public transport.