IKEA Plans Physical Store In Sarawak

KUCHING, March 20 (Bernama) -- IKEA, the Swedish home furnishings retailer, plans to open a physical store in Sarawak as part of its effort to expand its presence in Malaysia.

Jewellery Makers Continue To Shine Despite Soaring Gold Prices

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's jewellery sector remains resilient, with robust demand continuing despite rising gold prices, largely fuelled by deep-rooted cultural appreciation for gold as both a symbol of wealth and a trusted investment or “safe haven” asset.

US Tariff War Continues To Impact Asian Equities With Net Outflows Of US$6.73 Bln - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors maintained a bearish stance on Asian equities, continuing to net sell for the third consecutive week, with a significant outflow totaling US$6.73 billion (US$1=RM4.43), except for the Philippines, while local investors helped Bursa Malaysia to cushion the impact of the broader market outflows.

Hextar World At Empire City Signs Major Tenants, Set To Open In Fourth Quarter

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- Hextar World at Empire City is set to launch in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025), with its recent tenant-signing ceremony bringing together major retailers and business partners to celebrate the development.

Tomei's Net Profit For FY2024 Higher At RM59.5 Mln As More People View Gold As Secure Investment Asset

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Integrated gold jewellery manufacturer and retailer Tomei Consolidated Bhd registered a higher net profit of RM59.50 million for the financial year 2024 (FY2024) versus RM46.43 million in the previous year, primarily driven by higher retail gold prices, which contributed to improved margins.

NIQ Reports 7.3 Pct Growth In Global Beauty Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- NielsenIQ (NIQ), a leading consumer intelligence company, has announced a 7.3 per cent year-over-year growth in the global beauty industry.

iHerb Hits US$2.4 Bln In 2024 Sales, Boosting Global Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- iHerb, one of the world's leading online retailers for health and wellness products, celebrated a groundbreaking 2024, with net sales surpassing US$2.4 billion, marking a historic peak for the company. (US$1=RM4.40)

99 Speed Mart Net Profit Up 22.5 Pct To RM490.26 Mln For FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd’s (99 Holdings) net profit increased by 22.5 per cent to RM490.26 million in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) against RM400.22 million in FY2023, in tandem with the higher revenue and other operating income.

Net Purchases In Domestic Equities By Local Institutions Rise To RM194.2 Mln - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Local institutions continued to support Bursa Malaysia with net purchases totalling RM194.2 million in domestic equities last week, compared with net purchases of RM77.9 million in the week ended Feb 14.

Local Institutions Boost Bursa Malaysia For 17th Consecutive Week - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Local institutions continued to support Bursa Malaysia for the 17th consecutive week, with net purchases totalling RM77.9 million in domestic equities last week, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

Local Institutions Boost Bursa Malaysia For 16th Consecutive Week - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Local institutions continued to support Bursa Malaysia for the 16th consecutive week, with net purchases totalling RM194.2 million in domestic equities, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF). 

Mydin Aims Over RM3 Bln Sales Of Frozen Products This Year

By Mohd Noor Iqram Rosli

KOTA BHARU, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Halal wholesaler and retailer chain Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd aims to rake in RM3.2 billion in sales revenue for this year.