AM Best maintains a stable outlook for Malaysia's non-life insurance sector, citing strong operating performance, capitalisation, and market leadership amid economic moderation. The report highlights the need for cybersecurity governance and innovation investments.

Galen Centre recommends mandatory health screenings for Malaysian medical insurance buyers to address high NCD prevalence and improve underwriting and claims fairness.

Malaysian lawmakers propose stricter health insurance regulations focusing on faster claims processing, limits on document requests, and prohibiting claim denials based on unrelated pre-existing conditions.

Intel announces a $208 million investment to enhance semiconductor assembly and advanced packaging operations in Malaysia, supporting the country's industrial growth plan and reinforcing Southeast Asia's role in the global chip supply chain.