KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing sector’s second half of 2025 (2H 2025) is projected to be softer due to persistent cost pressures and weaker demand expectations, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended slightly higher on Wednesday, supported by the Chinese economic stimulus and optimism surrounding a potential rate cut by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed), a dealer said.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Continued buying momentum in financial services heavyweights pushed Bursa Malaysia to close at its intraday high today, with the key index strengthening its position above the 1,600 psychological level.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by a combination of external factors including expectations of a more accommodative policy stance by the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed), said an analyst.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia hit the 1,600 level and closed at its intraday high, rising 1.1 per cent as investors anticipated the United States Federal Reserves to cut rates as soon as next week, making ringgit-denominated assets more attractive on a currency-adjusted basis.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd has raised its FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) target to 1,650 from 1,630 for 2025, buoyed by renewed foreign fund inflows into Asia.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) expects Budget 2026 to continue its focus to improve home ownership for first-time buyers, with incentives to include stamp duty exemptions and a Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) to support the low- to middle-income group.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- JS Solar Holdings Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 48.32 times ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia, scheduled for Sept 23, 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) is maintaining its 2025 manufacturing growth forecast for Malaysia at 3.9 per cent, down from 4.3 per cent last year, citing a cautious outlook for external trade.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “aa+” (Superior) of Japan’s Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co Ltd (TMNF) and its subsidiaries.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained a 'neutral' call on the plantation sector, saying earnings are expected to stay robust into calendar year 2026 (CY26) but lacking strong upside catalysts.
