FBM KLCI Continues Slide Amid Heightened Volatility, Wall Street Sell-off

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) extended its decline at Tuesday’s closing, reflecting increased volatility and mirroring the sharp sell-off in US equities as global risk aversion intensified.

Malaysia Can Get Positive Ratings If Fiscal Outperformance Sustains Into 2025 - Maybank Research

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Maybank Research Pte Ltd has reiterated its views that Malaysia could get one positive rating action from S&P, Moody’s or Fitch by mid-2026 if the momentum of fiscal outperformance sustains into 2025. 

Maintaining OPR At 3.0 Pct Ensures Monetary Policy Flexibility Amid Economic Uncertainty -- Analyst

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent reflected a strategic calibration of monetary policy that allows the central bank flexibility amid evolving global and domestic economic conditions.

Analysts Revise Sunway's FY2025-2026 Earnings Forecast Upward On Positive Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Analysts have revised their earnings forecast for Sunway Bhd for the financial year 2025-2026 (FY2025-FY2026) upward, maintaining their ‘buy’ and ‘underperform’ calls on the company.

MITI: ICA 1975 Review Among Steps To Boost Investor Confidence

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is taking proactive steps to strengthen investors' confidence, including reviewing the Industrial Coordination Act (ICA) 1975.

MITI Expects Total Trade To Improve By Five Pct In 2025 - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is targeting a five per cent increase in total trade for 2025, from RM2.879 trillion registered in 2024. 

Analysts Upbeat On MISC Cite Strong Cash Flow

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) is positive on MISC Bhd, citing its steady operating cash flow and solid balance sheet, which position it well to pursue growth opportunities in the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) market.

Petronas Chemicals Drops 8.69 Pct On Lower FY2024 Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) shares fell in early trade on Bursa Malaysia after reporting a lower net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024).

LBS Bina Shares Lower In Early Trade Despite Higher FY2024 Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- LBS Bina Group Bhd’s shares on Bursa Malaysia were lower in the early session, despite recording a higher net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024).

Gas Malaysia Up On Higher FY2024 Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Gas Malaysia Bhd’s shares on Bursa Malaysia rose in the morning session after it posted a higher net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024).

Eco World's Net Gearing To Stay Healthy Post-stake Acquisition In Paragon Pinnacle -- Investment Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) --  Eco World Development Group Bhd’s net gearing is expected to remain healthy after acquiring the remaining 40 per cent stake in Paragon Pinnacle Sdn Bhd from the  Employees Provident Fund’s unit Tanjung Wibawa Sdn Bhd for RM184.08 million, said two investment banks.

Perak Corp Signs Supplemental Agreement To Amend JDA With Urbax

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Perak Corporation Bhd (Perak Corp) has signed a Supplemental Agreement with Urbax Properties Sdn Bhd to amend the terms of their Joint Development Agreement (JDA) dated June 7, 2024.