TH Plantations 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM21.55 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- TH Plantations Bhd’s (THP) net profit for the third quarter (3Q) of 2024 rose to RM21.55 million from RM17.55 million last year.

Bursa Malaysia Stays In Positive Zone At Midday In Sync With Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at midday on continued buying in selected heavyweights, particularly utilities and industrial products and services counters, in sync with the mostly higher regional market performance.

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. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Wall Street's Mixed Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened lower today amid Wall Street’s mixed performance overnight while US futures were marginally lower following Nvidia’s announcement which showed that its revenue forecast fell short of expectations, suggesting that its rapid growth may be nearing its limits. 

Bermuda’s Evergreen Insurance Credit Ratings Downgraded  - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- AM Best has downgraded the financial strength rating to A- (excellent) from A (excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating to “a-” (excellent) from “a” (excellent) of Bermuda’s Evergreen Insurance Company Limited (EICL).

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings For Malaysia’s Labuan Re 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed Malaysia’s Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd (Labuan Re) financial strength rating of A- (excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (excellent). 

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's New Vehicle Sales Fall 4 Pct In Oct 2024 -- MAA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s new vehicle sales fell by four per cent to 69,859 units in October 2024 compared to 76,173 units in the same month last year, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).

Malaysia To Launch Cross-border Re Auction For Singapore Via ENEGEM By Year-end — DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s cross-border renewable energy auction for Singapore’s energy importer, under Energy Exchange Malaysia (ENEGEM), will begin by year-end, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.

Life Water Bhd's Carbonated Drinks Not Affected By Sugar Tax

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the sugar tax announced in Budget 2025 will not affect the carbonated beverages manufactured by Life Water Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on the first day of the trading week weighed by profit-taking in heavyweights, particularly Tenaga Nasional and banking sectors, said an analyst. 

Ambank Foresees Slightly Slower 3Q GDP Growth At 5.1 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group foresees a slightly slower year-on-year (y-o-y)  gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.1 per cent for Malaysia in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q2024), down from the official advance estimate of 5.3 per cent.