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U Mobile Likely To Collaborate To Defray 5G Capex Estimated At RM3 Bln-RM4 Bln -- RHB Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd is likely to enter into network collaborations to defray 5G capital expenditure (capex) estimated at RM3 billion-RM4 billion following its selection as the second 5G network access provider, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd.

Maybank IB: Malaysian Consumer Sector Poised For Strong Year In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) believes the Malaysian consumer sector is poised for a strong year in 2025, driven by robust macroeconomic factors and government assistance that are expected to boost disposable income, improving consumer sentiment and spending capacity.

Ringgit Slightly Up Against US Dollar In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was slightly up against the US dollar in early trade in the scenario of a hawkish US Federal Reserve (Fed) tone and positive economic data, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Likely To Trade On Softer Note Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade on a softer note against the US dollar, remaining within a narrow range next week.

Malaysia's Economic Momentum To Continue Into 2025, GDP To Grow 6 Pct

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- Building on its strong economic performance in 2024, Malaysia is poised to maintain its growth momentum into 2025, with the gross domestic product (GDP) projected to expand by up to 6.0 per cent, said an economist.

Bursa Malaysia Shines In 2024, CI To Touch 1,800 Next Year, With 50 New Listings

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's equity market delivered a commendable performance in 2024, earning a solid grade close to an “A”, with several key milestones achieved throughout the year, laying the foundation for the main index to reach 1,800 next year, with 50 new listings anticipated.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit maintained its upward momentum and opened higher against the US dollar on Friday, despite the greenback's strength driven by expectations about the United States (US) administration’s trade policy.

BMI Lowers 2025 Brent Crude Annual Average Price To US$76 Per Barrel

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, revised downward its annual average of US$76 per barrel for Brent crude in 2025, down from US$78 per barrel previously.

UOB: ASEAN-6 To Outpace Global GDP Growth In 2025 Amid Supply Chain Shifts, Investment Opportunities

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- United Overseas Bank (UOB) forecasts that ASEAN-6 economic growth will reach 4.8 per cent in 2025, surpassing the projected global average gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 3.2 per cent.

MIDA-MIER Forum Explores Malaysia’s Economic Future

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) said the partnership to host the Budget Insights Forum: Moving Towards 2025 with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) underscores the country’s efforts to achieve an inclusive and sustainable growth.

Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar As Global Uncertainty Drive Investors To Safe Haven Currencies

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended yesterday’s losses to close lower against the greenback on Tuesday, as the global economic outlook prompted investors to shift interest towards safe haven currencies, an analyst said.

GLICs Continue To Improve Investment Evaluation Process And Monitoring - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) including Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) will continue to monitor and improve governance in investment evaluation processes, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan today.