Banking Sector Remains Bullish; Dividend Expected At 5.0-6.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian banking sector remains bullish as it provides  a good shelter from Trump 2.0, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

RHB Bank's Net Profit Surges To RM3.12 Bln In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd’s net profit increased to RM3.12 billion in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM2.81 billion in FY2023, driven by strong total income growth.

Maybank Likely To Shine In The Current Market Climate - HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) is expected to shine in the current market climate as investors seek refuge from the uncertainties surrounding United States (US) President Donald Trump 2.0, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

GLIC's Domestic Investment Strengthens Economy, Resistance Against External Impacts

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) – Domestic strategic investments by government-linked investment companies (GLICs) are becoming increasingly important and play a key role in strengthening Malaysia's economy from within, and improving resilience against external impacts.

Petronas' Profit Slips 32 Pct To RM55.1 Bln In FY2024 Due To Unfavourable Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) net profit fell by 32 per cent to RM55.1 billion in financial year 2024 ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM80.7 billion in FY2023, in line with the lower average realised prices and favourable tax adjustments in 2023. 

PCG Records Lower Net Profit In FY2024, Declares 3.0 Sen Second Interim Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd’s (PCG) net profit fell to RM1.175 billion in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM1.696 billion in the preceding year.

Malaysia Must Accelerate Productivity Growth To Keep Pace With Peers – Tengku Zafrul

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s productivity has shown growth, but not at a fast enough pace, especially when compared to other economies that were once at a similar level, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid Cautious Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower for the second consecutive day on Thursday, dragged down by weakness in selected Petronas-related, telco and banking heavyweights, reflecting the cautious sentiment that continues to weigh on regional markets.

Petronas Dagangan Records Stronger Performance In FY2024, Declares 45 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Petronas Dagangan Bhd’s (PDB) net profit increased to RM1.09 billion in the financial year ended Dec 30, 2024 (FY2024), compared to RM943.08 million in the same period a year earlier.

MADANI Govt’s Fiscal Discipline boosting Investor Confidence

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Madani government's fiscal discipline has successfully reduced the fiscal deficit from 5.5 per cent in 2022 to 4.1 per cent in 2024, demonstrating a strong recovery in debt reduction and boosting global investor confidence, said an economist. 

Maxis' FY2024 Net Profit Jumps 40.6 Pct To RM1.4 Bln, With Service Revenue At Record High

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd chalked up a 40.6 per cent surge in net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) to RM1.4 billion versus RM993 million in the previous year, bolstered by stronger revenue growth and cost optimisation.

Govt Constantly Evaluates, Improves project Implementation -- Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The government is constantly evaluating and improving the implementation of government projects, including the public-private partnership projects, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.