Hartalega 2Q Net Profit Slips To RM8.63 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Hartalega Holdings Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM8.63 million for the second quarter (2Q) ended Sept 30, 2024 (FY2025) compared to RM27.70 million in the same quarter last year.

Malaysia's IPO Surge Reflects Investor Confidence In Local Bourse

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) – Bursa Malaysia Bhd is experiencing a resurgence in initial public offerings (IPOs) as 2024 draws to a close, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the local bourse.

PM Anwar To Receive Peru's El Sol Medal On Historic Latin America Visit – Ambassador

LIMA (Peru), Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will receive Peru’s highest honour, the "El Sol del Peru", in recognition of his role as Head of Government during his first official visit to the Latin American nation since assuming office in 2022.

Govt Committed To Reducing Fiscal Deficit, Keep Debt-To-GDP Ratio Below 60 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The trend of declining fiscal deficit reflects the government's commitment to reducing the debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio, ensuring it stays below 60 per cent in the medium term, as stipulated by the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850).

CPO Futures Surge To RM5,200 A Tonne, Highest Since June 2022

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives surged close to RM5,200 per tonne for the January 2025 benchmark contract, reaching the highest level since June 2022, said a trader.

EPF Reports RM19.67 Bln Investment Income In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) investment income rose by RM5 billion to RM19.67 billion in the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, from RM14.67 billion in 3Q 2023.

CIMB Securities Projects Stronger Throughput Growth For Westports In 2025 On Transhipment Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects stronger throughput volume growth in 2025 for Westports Holdings Bhd driven by a recovery in transhipment volumes and sustained gateway cargo volumes.

DOSM: Malaysia's Construction Sector Continues Positive Growth, Up 22.9 Pct To RM41.1 Bln In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The construction sector sustains its momentum with positive growth of 22.9 per cent, reaching RM41.1 billion in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024) compared to a 20.2 per cent increase, amounting to RM38.9 billion in the 2Q 2024.

Folk Dances, Rhythmic Beats Add Vibrant Colour To Peru's Hosting Of APEC For Third Time

LIMA (Peru), Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Folk dancers, adorned in vibrant costumes and brimming with energy, brought an added splash of colour and spirit to celebrate the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) from Nov 14-16, 2024, in the South American nation’s capital city.

Jendela Project: U Mobile Completes 78 Out Of 81 Towers - Fahmi

KUCHING, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd has completed 78 out of 81 towers assigned to them under the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA), according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

BNM: Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship To Boost Regional Takaful, Re-takaful Collaboration 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship next year represents an opportunity to advance regional collaboration in critical sectors including in takaful and re-takaful, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) deputy governor Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid. 

AKWEL Posts Noticeable Drop In Third Quarter Revenue

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- AKWEL has reported a consolidated revenue of 757.7 million euros, down 5.2 per cent over the first nine months of this year, compared to same period last year. (1 euro = RM4.73)