Malaysia's International Reserves Up At US$117.7 Bln As At Feb 14, 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserves rose to US$117.7 billion as at Feb 14, 2025, from US$116.4 billion on Jan 31, 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

25 Pct US Tariff Poses Challenge For Malaysia — Mohamad Hasan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on automotive, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports will be a challenge for Malaysia.

ACE Market-bound Saliran Eyes RM21.71 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- ACE Market-bound oil and gas (O&G) pipe supplier Saliran Group Bhd aims to raise RM21.71 million through its initial public offering (IPO).

The Scaling Heights: The IPO Readiness Conference Helps SMEs Navigate Opportunities And Challenges Of Going Public

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The Scaling Heights: The IPO Readiness Conference has served as a platform for small and medium enterprise (SME) owners to explore their readiness to raise funds from the capital market, as well as the opportunities and challenges of going public.

The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company Scores Superior Credit Ratings - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “aa-” (Superior) of Japan’s The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company Limited (DL), the wholly owned operating subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc (DLH).

Petronas-Petros Agreement Provides Certainty, Brings Confidence To Malaysia's Oil And Gas Sector

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The agreement reached between Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) provides certainty that the country's oil and gas sector will remain sustainable while also boosting investor confidence in the industry’s competitiveness.

Malaysia’s Economy Grows 5.1 Pct in 2024, In Line With Govt's Target

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy grew by 5.1 per cent in 2024, up from 3.6 per cent in 2023, aligning with the government’s target of 4.8 per cent to 5.3 per cent year-on-year.

Dialog Halts Malic Acid Project In Pahang, Writes Off RM90.7 Mln in 2Q FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Dialog Malic Acid Sdn Bhd has discontinued its malic acid project in Gebeng, Pahang, with total capital expenditure incurred to date of RM90.7 million been written off in the second quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 (2Q FY2025).

Capital A, AAX Stocks Up After Positive 4Q Operating Stats

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd and AirAsia X Bhd’s (AAX) shares rose after the release of their positive fourth-quarter financial year 2024 (4QFY24) operating statistics.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Lower On Concerns Over Trump's Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Gains in Axiata, Tenaga Nasional, and Maybank helped Bursa Malaysia’s main index pare earlier losses, ending marginally lower amid the ongoing concerns about US inflation and President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff threat.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Loss As Banking And Telecom Stocks Recover

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared losses mid-afternoon as telecom and banking counters continued their mild recovery.

Bursa Malaysia Trims Losses At Midday With CI Down 1.9 Pts

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trimmed its losses at midday, supported by gains in telecommunication heavyweights amid persistent concerns about United States (US) inflation and President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff threat.