Bursa Malaysia Starts Lower, Impacted By Wall Street's Performance

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower this morning, weighed down by Wall Street's lacklustre performance, according to an analyst.

MNRB Second Quarter Profit Jumps To RM92.74 Mln On Interest Rate, Forex Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd’s net profit jumped to RM92.74 million in the second quarter (2Q) ended Sept 30, 2024 from RM41.57 million in the same period last year.

Ringgit Gains In Early Trade Amid US Pre-election Jitters

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded slightly higher against the US dollar early Thursday, amid uncertainty over the upcoming US presidential election on Nov 5, an analyst said.

Fadillah Urges Multinationals To Partner With Local SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has encouraged multinational companies investing in Malaysia to collaborate with local small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd Approves RM1.59 Bln In Financing Guarantees For MSMEs -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd (SJPP) has approved RM1.59 billion in financing guarantees as of Sept 30 2024 for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the green economy, high technology and halal fields from a RM20 billion guarantee fund allocation.

Anwar's Visit And Investment Promotion Mission Generate RM82.6 Bln In Potential Investments – MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- A total of eleven Trade and Investment Missions (TIM), including six official visits led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim from January to September 2024, have resulted in potential investments totalling RM82.6 billion.

CPO Futures Hit Two-year High On Weak Production, Lower Stocks

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rallied to a two-year high, driven by expectations of weak production and lower stock levels in both Malaysia and Indonesia, a trader said.

TDM Proposes RM1.5 Bln Sukuk Wakalah Programme Issuance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- TDM Bhd has proposed the issuance of a sukuk wakalah programme with a total programme limit of RM1.5 billion to enhance operational efficiency, support future investments, and meet its financial commitments in compliance with Shariah principles.

Retail Industry To Bounce Back Towards Year-End -- MUI Group

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The retail industry is expected to bounce back in the remaining months of this year after experiencing weaker market growth in the last two months, said Malayan United Industries Bhd (MUI Group).

CapitaLand Malaysia Trust's Sustainability-linked Loans Total RM752 Mln To Date

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- CapitaLand Malaysia Trust (CLMT), a real estate investment trust (REIT), has secured RM752 million in sustainability-linked loans to date.

PAMB, UNIMAS Jointly Host Sarawak Grads Financial Convention

KUCHING, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd (PAMB), in partnership with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), recently hosted the Sarawak Graduate Financial Convention to improve financial literacy among graduates, aiming to positively impact their lives.

FBM KLCI Futures Ends Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday.