Icon Offshore Secures Four Key Agreements To Drive Portfolio Growth And Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Offshore support vessel (OSV) company Icon Offshore Bhd has signed four conditional share sale and purchase agreements (SSPAs) with various vendors for proposed acquisitions.

Gold Futures End Higher, Tracking US Comex Gold Market

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended its uptrend on Friday, tracking the steady gains in the US COMEX gold market, analysts said.

Ringgit Retreats After Three Days Of Gains

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower on Friday, snapping three consecutive days of gains amid profit-taking activities.

Bursa Malaysia Reverses Early Losses To End Higher

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia recouped earlier losses to close marginally higher on Friday, buoyed by persistent buying in selected heavyweights led by Tenaga Nasional, amid the mostly upbeat performance in regional bourses.

Oil And Gas Exploration Vital For Decarbonisation Despite Investment Decline

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Investment in oil and gas exploration has plummeted two-thirds in the last decade,  but according to Wood Mackenzie's latest Horizons report, the sector remains crucial for decarbonisation and providing advantaged barrels in the energy transition.

Bumi Armada Profit Rises 19 Pct To RM211.33 Mln In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Bumi Armada Bhd’s net profit increased by 19 per cent to RM211.33 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q FY2024) from RM177.77 million in the same period last year.

Malaysia's Inflation At 1.9 Pct In Oct 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).

Affin Bank 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM145.82 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM145.82 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q FY2024) compared to the net profit of RM100.45 million in the same period last year.

Bursa Malaysia Stays In Positive Zone At Midday In Sync With Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at midday on continued buying in selected heavyweights, particularly utilities and industrial products and services counters, in sync with the mostly higher regional market performance.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street Gains Overnight

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking the better overnight performance on Wall Street bolstered by Nvidia’s strong earnings.

FBM KLCI Futures Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were higher in early trading.

Ringgit Extends Uptrend Against Greenback In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its recent positive momentum to trade slightly higher against the US dollar in the early session on Friday.