Malaysia's November Manufacturing PMI Eases To 49.2

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) eased to 49.2 in November this year from 49.5 in October, signalling a marginal moderation in the sector.

Stronger Turnaround For Capital A In 4Q 2024 Expected -- Research Houses

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Research houses are anticipating a strong turnaround for Capital A Bhd in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q 2024), given the seasonally stronger demand and yields, lower jet fuel price and a weakened US dollar. 

CPO Futures Set To Trade With Bullish Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a bullish bias next week, driven by potential bargain-buying activity after the recent selldown, a dealer said.

CPO Futures Ends Lower Amid Concern Over Weaker Export Demand

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday amid concern over weakening export demand, a dealer said.

Cpo Futures Fall As Weaker Demand, Rising Output Weigh On Prices

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday, pressured by expectations of weaker domestic demand, according to market sources. 

Petronas Chemicals Records Loss Of RM789 Mln In 3Q On Unrealised Forex Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) recorded a net loss of RM789 million in the third quarter compared to a net profit of RM424 million in the same period last year, dragged down by unrealised forex losses of RM1.1 billion.

CPO Futures Close Higher, Tracking Soybean Oil Prices On CBOT

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, tracking stronger soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), said Palm oil dealer David Ng.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Week On Softer Note, CI Below Key 1,600 Level

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a softer note, with the key index closing at its intraday low, in the absence of buying catalysts amid regional weakness as global economic uncertainties and geopolitical concerns kept investors edgy. 

MR DIY Shares Slide After Reporting Lower 3Q Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- MR DIY Group (M) Bhd shares fell in early Bursa Malaysia trade today following a drop in third-quarter (3Q) 2024 net profit. 

Malaysia Set To Become Southeast Asia's Packaging For Manufacturing Hub Within 10 Years - Reed Exhibitions

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to become Southeast Asia's packaging for manufacturing hub within 10 years, said Reed Exhibitions (RX) China chief operating officer Josephine Lee.

RHBIB Upgrades Call On Plantation Sector, Share Prices Yet To Reflect CPO Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHBIB) has upgraded its recommendation on the plantation sector to “overweight” from “neutral,” given the higher crude palm oil (CPO) prices, which have crossed RM5,000 per tonne, amidst a blend of fundamental and speculative factors.

Alliance Bank Expected To Continue Robust Loan Growth, Stable NIMs In 2Q FY2025 - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd is expected to continue its robust loan growth and stable net interest margin (NIMs) in the second quarter of financial year 2025 (2Q FY2025), said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).