Malaysia's Economic Momentum To Be Sustained In 2025 -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) continues to expect Malaysia’s economic momentum to be sustained in 2025, driven mainly by domestic demand.

Rakuten Trade Offers New Amalgamated Brokerage Fees For US Stock Trades

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd has rolled out its first-in-market service, offering the amalgamated brokerage fees for the United States (US) stock trades. 

Alliance Bank Report: 79 Pct Of MSMEs Expect Revenue Growth In 2025, Despite Cost Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The Alliance Bank MSME Business Outlook Report 2025 revealed that 79 per cent of Malaysian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) anticipate revenue growth in 2025, driven by strong domestic demand and accelerated digital adoption.

Orderly Domestic Market Conditions Provide Sufficient Buffer Amid Global Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Orderly domestic market conditions will continue given Malaysia’s deep and liquid financial markets and sound banking system, providing sufficient buffer against global volatility.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Continue Range-Bound Trading Next Week

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to continue range-bound trading next week with a slight upward bias in the lead-up to Hari Raya holiday, said an analyst. 

Malaysia’s Tech Sector Earnings To Grow This Year Amid Tariff Headwinds -- Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s technology (tech) sector earnings are projected to grow this year, riding on stronger demand and overall recovery in the semiconductor space amid the United States (US) tariff headwinds, said analysts.

SME Bank Projects Malaysia’s Growth At 4.5-5.0 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s growth is projected to range between 4.5 per cent and 5.0 per cent, reflecting positive sentiment in the overall economy, according to the Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Mirroring Regional Peers

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today tracking the weaker regional market performance.

Malaysian Banks To See Moderate Profit Growth In 2025 On Steady Loan Expansion -- RAM Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysian banks will likely see moderate profit growth this year, underpinned by steady loan expansion and still-benign loan provisioning expenses.

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.

Banking Sector Remains Bullish; Dividend Expected At 5.0-6.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian banking sector remains bullish as it provides  a good shelter from Trump 2.0, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

EPF's Commendable Dividend Payout To Spur Economic Activities, Support National Growth -- Economists

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) move to pay a 6.30 per cent dividend for 2024 is expected to stimulate economic activities and contribute to national growth, according to economists.