| LATEST NEWS | Khazanah recorded RM5.1 billion profit from operations in 2024 and maintained a robust realisable asset value cover of 3.2 times - MD | Malaysia’s economy is poised to sustain its strong momentum into 2025, driven by the MADANI Economy framework, political stability and global megatrends - Khazanah MD | Khazanah declared RM1 billion dividend for 2024 to the government, contributing to a cumulative total of RM19.1 billion in dividends paid since 2004 | Khazanah recorded RM5.1 billion profit from operations in 2025 and maintained a robust realisable asset value cover of 3.2 times - MD | The strong performance in 2024 was driven by public equities in Malaysia and developed markets, as Malaysia demonstrated robust growth -- Khazanah MD | |
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia's key index rose in opening trade on Wednesday, with the FBM KLCI expected to trade within the 1,615–1,625 points range ahead of two major events today - Bank Negara’s overnight policy rate (OPR) decision and the results of the US presidential election.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The government, through the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), has introduced two new funds under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), namely the Domestic Investment Accelerator Fund (DIAF) and the Foreign Investment Accelerator Fund (FIAF).
BANGKOK, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Investor confidence in Thailand’s stock market remained strong in October, supported by the government's economic stimulus package and the Bank of Thailand's recent policy rate cut, according to the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FETCO).
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended firmer against the greenback on Monday ahead of an expected US interest rate cut this week amid the heightened uncertainties over the US presidential election tomorrow, said an economist.
By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Expectations of continued interest in plantation stocks amid rising crude palm oil price and the US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut are set to counterbalance potential election-related fluctuations, stabilising Bursa Malaysia’s performance next week.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade on a cautious tone next week ahead of the US Presidential election on Nov 5, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Growth for countries in ASEAN is forecast to be at a robust 4.6 per cent this year and 4.7 per cent in 2025, largely supported by strong domestic demand and exports, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday.
By NurulJannah Kamaruddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- A rally in plantation stock, SD Guthrie, propelled by a jump in crude palm oil (CPO) price to a fresh 28-month high today, lifted Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index to breach above the key psychological support level of 1,600 on Friday.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index ended the morning session above the psychological support level of 1,600 points, spurred by bargain hunting activities in blue chips and mid-cap stocks.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Wednesday, bolstered by recovering crude oil prices and the weakening of the ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trade session in the red as investors hesitated to make their move ahead of the United States’ (US) presidential election next week and upcoming data that could influence the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today after US job openings dropped to the lowest level in more than three and a half years in September, sustaining the narrative for more interest rate cuts in the United States.
