Petronas Chemicals Shares Down Following Weaker 2Q 2025 Results

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) shares were lower following weaker results in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025) after reporting a net loss of RM1.08 billion compared with a net profit of RM777 million a year ago.

Lotte Chemical Titan Trims 2Q Net Loss To RM173.09 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Bhd (LCT) has narrowed its net loss to RM173.09 million in the second quarter of its financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 (2Q FY2025) from a net loss of RM248.88 million in the same period in FY2024. 

FBM KLCI Closes At Intra-day High For Second Session As Investors Regain Risk Appetite

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished at its intra-day high for the second straight session on Thursday, driven by global optimism and the latest round of government fiscal aid that led investors to be back in the local market.

Sabah To Acquire 25 Pct Equity In Petronas ZLNG Facility - Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, July 17 (Bernama) --  The Sabah government, through SMJ Energy Sdn Bhd has signed a head of agreement (HoA) with Petronas LNG Sdn Bhd to acquire 25 per cent equity stake in the US$3.1 billion (RM13.17 billion) nearshore floating liquefied natural gas (ZLNG) facility in Sipitang.

ChemOne Secures US$350 Mln Islamic Insurance Cover From ISDB's Unit

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- ChemOne Group has secured a US$350 million (US$1 = RM4.23) Islamic insurance cover from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)'s unit, Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC).

Malaysia Succeeds In Attracting RM8.13 Bln Potential Investments From Italy - PM Anwar

From D.Arul Rajoo

ROME, July 3 (Bernama) -- Potential investments worth RM8.13 billion have been achieved through the Malaysia-Italy economic cooperation roundtable meeting and meetings with companies here, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Stronger Ringgit, Fed Shift Could Draw Capital To Malaysia

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could attract renewed capital inflows into its bond and equity markets, underpinned by a stronger ringgit and a possible shift in US monetary policy.

Sarawak Steps Up Role In ASEAN Power Grid, Expands RE Vision -- Awang Tengah

From Karina Imran

OSAKA, May 31 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is stepping up a plan to integrate Borneo into the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), underlining its commitment to regional energy cooperation, said Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. 

Rafizi’s Tenure Defined By Bold Moves To Improve People’s Livelihoods

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, who became the economy minister in December 2022, part of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Cabinet, is known for a myriad of initiatives to improve people’s livelihoods.

Malaysia Signs Deal To Initiate Trade Talks With GCC, Eyes Expansion Of Businesses -- Tengku Zafrul

By Vikneswaran Raman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) — Malaysia has set its sights on expanding trade with the oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries after signing a joint statement to initiate negotiations on a Malaysia-GCC Free Trade Agreement (MGFTA) today.

Tengku Zafrul Confirms Malaysia-GCC FTA Talks To Start Soon

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz today confirmed a Bernama report that Malaysia and oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) soon. 

Petronas Chemicals Shares Slip 4.57 Pct On Weaker 1Q2025 Earnings

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) shares slipped by 4.57 per cent in early trading today after reporting weaker earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q2025).