Johor JPJ acts against 1,346 foreigners for traffic offences
JOHOR BARU: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has taken action against 1,346 foreign nationals for various offences, including riding a motorcycle without a licence.
Perkeso Lindung 24 scheme structurally positive
PETALING JAYA: The Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) Lindung 24 scheme is structurally positive for the Malaysian insurance sector's broader protection ecosystem, and the disruption is manageable for private insurers in addressing the domestic protection gap, says CIMB Research.
When life takes an unexpected detour
MOST of us do not spend much time thinking about how quickly life can change. We wake up, head to work, plan holidays and look forward to weekends with family and friends. There is a comforting assumption that tomorrow will be much like today. Rarely do we imagine that a single moment could alter the rhythm of our daily lives.
Maybank Indonesia launches integrated operations
PT Bank Maybank Indonesia Tbk has begun operating as an integrated financial group, bringing together its banking and other financial services under a single ecosystem.
Sarawak heli crash: Time for an overhaul of health mission safety measures, says MMA
KUALA LUMPUR: The five lives lost in Tuesday's (Sept 8) Sarawak helicopter crash must be a turning point for preventive measures, says Malaysian Medical Association president Datuk Dr Thirunavukarasu Rajoo.
PERKESO pays RM9.97mil in accident claims, urges opt-outs to return
KUALA LUMPUR: The Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) has paid out RM9.97mil on 6,330 accident claims in the first three months of its round-the-clock coverage scheme, and is urging workers who opted out to sign back up now that the window to leave has closed.
Maybank, Ageas seal RM4.83bil deal
Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has entered into an unconditional share purchase agreement (SPA) with Belgium-based Ageas Insurance International NV to acquire the remaining 30.95% equity interest in Maybank Ageas Holdings Bhd for RM4.83bil.
Insurers set for higher growth and dividends
Listed insurers' prospects remain positive, supported by strong macroeconomic growth, a bright outlook for dividend payouts and attractive valuations when compared to regional peers, says MBSB Research.
Allianz: Joint efforts needed to curb medical inflation, keep healthcare affordable
KUALA LUMPUR: Greater collaboration between the public and private sectors, insurers and hospitals is needed to tackle rising medical inflation and keep healthcare affordable, said Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Bhd chief executive officer Giulio Slavich.
Solid take-up of co-pay products to boost Allianz Malaysia results
PETALING JAYA: The market is bullish on insurer Allianz Malaysia Bhd's prospects following the release of the company's second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q26) financial results last Friday that met consensus expectations.
