
ITOs to spread out change in premiums over a minimum of three years - BNM
BNM governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said these interim measures will provide some temporary support to policyholders.
Fri Dec 20 2024

Etiqa launches insurance in shortfalls in solar panel energy output
Insurance and Takaful provider Etiqa today launched Solar Energy Shortfall Insurance (SESI).
Thu May 25 2023

Govt optimistic of Malaysia's positive growth this year - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said the government through fiscal policy will have to play the role to ensure that the economy is on track.
Tue Jul 12 2022

Voluntary contributors for the EPF i-Saraan programme up by 77pct - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said improving social security was an important aspect in reducing the wealth gap as well as increasing living wages.
Tue Jul 12 2022

MAFI to launch agrofood insurance and takaful scheme in Q2 2022
The agrofood insurance and takaful scheme, which among others provides income protection to farmers whose crops are damaged due to natural disasters or diseases, will be launched in Q2 2022.
Thu Feb 10 2022

Malaysia's takaful industry to continue steady growth this year - Fitch
Other factors include strong economic growth, which the credit rating agency forecasts at 6.7 per cent in 2021.
Wed Mar 10 2021

RM31.76 mln in compensation paid to mySalam policyholders - Abdul Rahim
The total compensation paid so far for the mySalam National Health Protection Scheme (mySalam) policyholders amounted to RM31.76 million.
Tue Aug 18 2020

3,879 fishermen to start making SOCSO contribution on Aug 15
The contribution through the Fishermen's Incentive Programme (FIP) System is once a year deduction which would be implemented in stages.
Thu Aug 13 2020

Insurance, takaful industry broadens reimbursement eligibility for CTF
The insurance and takaful industrys RM8 million fund is in support of MoHs efforts to conduct more COVID-19 tests for Malaysians.
Sun Apr 12 2020

Hong Leong Bank Bhd eyes 5pc loan growth for FY19
Mostly driven by the retail and business banking segments, Hong Leong Bank Bhd foresees to achieve loan growth of more than 5 per cent for financial year ending June 30, 2019.
Tue Feb 26 2019

Etiqa, ethics and insurtech
Maybank Ageas Holdings Berhad, the parent company of Etiqa Insurance and Etiqa Takaful, dishes its plans on insurance technology.
Wed Oct 04 2017

Takaful Ikhlas chieftain bags Best CEO 2017 award
Datuk Ab Latiff Abu Bakar has been awarded for driving the success of Takaful Ikhlas.
Fri Sep 15 2017

Insurance associations refute allegation of member companies receiving 'cut' from hospitals
They viewed such an unfounded allegation by the hospitals with serious concern.
Tue Aug 15 2017

Takaful Ikhlas to introduce online platform by year-end
Takaful Ikhlas Bhd aims to introduce its online platform for basic term life insurance by year-end to encourage youths to obtain insurance coverage.
Fri Mar 24 2017

Zahid: Islamic banking assets now at 27 PCT of Malaysia total banking system
Islamic banking assets now stand at 27 per cent of Malaysia's total banking system, while Takaful penetration amounts to 14.8 per cent of the population, said Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Mon Nov 21 2016

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025