Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Due To Selling Pressure On Financial Services Heavyweights

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended lower today, dragged down by continued selling pressure on selected heavyweights, led by the financial services sector.  

Data Centres, Logistics, Housing Demand To Fuel Real Estate Growth -- Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Juwai IQI expects the Malaysian property market to maintain its strong performance in 2025, backed by growth in artificial intelligence (AI), investments as well as the industrial and commercial segments.

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).

RHB Bank Eyes Strong FY2025, Banking On Up To 7 Pct Loan Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd expects its stellar financial year of 2024 (FY2024) performance to continue into FY2025, banking on the positive loan growth of between six to seven per cent, said managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Rashid Mohamad.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned lower at midday due to selling in selected heavyweights, led by the financial services, plantation and utilities counters. 

IOI Properties 2Q Net Profit Slips To RM94.78 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) --  IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) registered a lower net profit of RM94.78 million in the second quarter of its financial year ending June 30, 2025 (2Q FY2025) against RM121.50 million in 2Q FY2024.

ASEAN Must Expand Economic Zones At Member State Borders - Economist

By Ahmad Erwan Othman and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the chair of ASEAN 2025, needs to promote the establishment of cross-border economic zones among members to enhance economic potential among their neighbouring countries, similar to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) model.

Malaysia's Economy Shows Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on the right track to unleash its potential as its economy remains on a steady course, bolstered by government reforms and strong economic fundamentals, according to HSBC's ASEAN economist Yun Liu.

Paris Baguette’s Halal Hub Launch In Johor Boosts Malaysia-South Korea Economic Ties - Ambassador

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The opening of Paris Baguette’s halal-certified bakery factory in Johor is seen as a pivotal development in strengthening economic and investment ties between Malaysia and South Korea, according to South Korean Ambassador to Malaysia Yeo Seung Bae.

Singapore-based ST Telemedia Break Ground On First Data Centre In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Singapore-headquartered ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) today held a groundbreaking ceremony for its first data centre facility in Johor.

JS-SEZ Action Plan Expected To Be Ready By Third Quarter 2025 - Economy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The government is preparing the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Action Plan and it is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2025.

Onn Hafiz: Johor Govt Drafting Masterplan For JS-SEZ

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Johor State Government is currently drafting a masterplan for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).