Kenanga, Maybank Maintain Calls On Bermaz Auto, Cut Target Prices On Earnings Risk

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained a 'market perform' call on Bermaz Auto Bhd (BAUTO), citing strong near-term earnings visibility.

Economy Remains Strong As OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR). 

Gold Futures To Remain Rangebound Next Week Ahead Of US Inflation Cues

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Trading of gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain rangebound next week as traders refrain from aggressively pricing in the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts beyond September while awaiting clearer signals from upcoming inflation data.

Gold Futures Retreat Amid Stronger US Dollar And Higher Yields

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives retreated on Thursday, initially weighed down by technical traders flagging overbought conditions with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) readings above 70, and then amplified as momentum funds pressed on the downside.

BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct, Sees Continued Expansion In Global Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

ICHAM Unveils Asia’s First Open-Ended Autocall Fund For Accredited Investors

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- ICH Asset Management (ICHAM), a regional multi-family office and asset manager, has launched the ICHAM Defined Growth Fund, billed as Asia’s first open-ended fund dedicated to autocall structured products.

Exports To Key Markets To Sustain Growth Supported By E&E Demand -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) expects exports to key markets to record sustained growth going forward, supported by steady demand for electrical and electronics (E&E) products despite tariff challenges. 

Research Firms Raise Malaysia's 2025 GDP Growth Forecast To 4.2-4.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Research firms have raised Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.2 per cent and 4.3 per cent following its expansion by 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025). 

RHB IB Keeps Malaysia’s 2025 GDP Growth Forecast At 4.2 Pct, With Upside To 4.4 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained its forecast for Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 4.2 per cent, with an upside potential of up to 4.4 per cent.

Ringgit Ends Higher On Continued US Dollar Weakness

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed the week stronger against the US dollar amid the greenback’s continued weakness as the higher-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) for July failed to provide lasting support for the currency.

Malaysia’s 2Q 2025 GDP Growth Projected At 4.3 Pct On Sector Gains -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) is projected to be at 4.3 per cent, driven by the agriculture sector’s recovery, and expansion in the services, manufacturing and construction sectors, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Singapore Upgrades 2025 GDP Growth Forecast To 1.5 To 2.5 Pct

SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Bernama) --  Singapore has upgraded its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 1.5 to 2.5 per cent to reflect the better-than-expected performance of the country’s economy in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025).