Petronas Chemicals Records Loss Of RM789 Mln In 3Q On Unrealised Forex Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) recorded a net loss of RM789 million in the third quarter compared to a net profit of RM424 million in the same period last year, dragged down by unrealised forex losses of RM1.1 billion.

Bursa Malaysia Remains In The Red At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in the red at midday, weighed down by continuous selling in selected heavyweights, led by financial services and utilities sectors. 

MoF: 7,900 Companies Use E-invoices, 87 Million Issued As Of Nov 19

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) –  A total of 7,900 companies have used the e-invoicing system and 87 million e-invoices have been issued as of Nov 19, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Ringgit Opens Higher Amid Cautious Sentiments 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday amid cautious sentiments due to the current global economic development, said an analyst.

Ringgit Ends Higher On Weaker Demand For Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar on Tuesday rebounding from yesterday’s loss, following weaker demand for the greenback, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Gives Up Earlier Gains To End Mixed

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up earlier gains to end mixed today, amid a higher regional market showing, as property, construction, and healthcare counters attracted buying interests, while plantation, banking, and telecommunication stocks saw some profit-taking, an analyst said.

Trump’s Economic Policies Can Add RM19.7 Bln To Malaysia's GDP - Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Donald Trump’s upcoming economic policies are expected to significantly impact Malaysia’s economy, with projections indicating that they could contribute RM19.7 billion to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Fed Rate Caution

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened lower today, tracking Wall Street’s mixed overnight performance, as sentiment remained cautious over the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate trajectory.  

US-China Trade War Can Boost Malaysia's Chances To Be Multinational Investment Destination - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The new leadership change in the United States (US) is expected to affect the global trade landscape, particularly in trade relations between the United States and China.

Ringgit Slips Against US Dollar At The Close

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit slipped against the US dollar at the close on Monday, reflecting the mixed performance of regional currencies, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Efforts To Deal With Anti-Palm Oil Campaign Remain Despite MPOB Office Closure Abroad - Chan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The closure of a few Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) offices abroad does not affect efforts to deal with the anti-palm oil campaign and the negative perception of the commodity in the international market, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

Local Rubber Market Ends Lower In Tandem With Regional Peers

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, dragged down by the decline in regional rubber futures markets and a stronger ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.