Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower as most traders remained on the sidelines ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s potential rate cut.

LCR Expects To Improve, Supporting NIM Recovery - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The average liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) for Islamic banks in Malaysia has improved, which should help reduce funding pressure in the near future, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).

HLIB : Malaysia In Strong Position Amid US Election Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Bhd believes that Malaysia’s neutral geopolitical stance places it in a stronger position to manage potential external policy shifts that may arise in the United States (US) after its Nov 5 elections.

Gamuda May Replace Genting Malaysia In List Of FBM KLCI Constituent Stocks -- MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd may replace Genting Malaysia Bhd on the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) constituent stocks list on Dec 23, 2024, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

FBM KLCI Rises As Investors Chase Glove Counters Amid Expectation For Outsized US Rate Cut

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended Tuesday’s trading higher, in line with global shares as hopes rise for an outsized US interest rate cut with investors chasing glove counters on news that the United States will finalise tariffs on Chinese goods, including medical gloves, this month.

Taiwan’s Non-life Insurance Segment Outlook Revised To Stable - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has revised its outlook on Taiwan’s non-life insurance segment to stable from negative, citing a recovery of capital strength among carriers in 2023 following sizeable pandemic-related losses in the previous year.

MIHAS To Make Dubai Global Debut In November, Targets Rm1 Bln Sales — Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) — The Nov 18-20 Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) will make its international debut at MIHAS@Dubai with an export sales target of RM1 billion.

EIG’s MidOcean Raises Stake In Peru LNG To 35 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- MidOcean Energy (MidOcean), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, and Hunt Oil Company (Hunt) announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for MidOcean to acquire an additional 15 per cent interest in Peru LNG (PLNG) from Hunt.

Akur8 Raises US$120 Mln To Boost Next Generation Actuarial Platform Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Akur8, the machine learning-powered insurance pricing and reserving platform, has secured US$120 million in series C funding, which will significantly bolster the company’s ability to expand its product portfolio and fuel its growth in key global markets.

Foreign Investors Netted RM217.6 Mln In Equities Last Week – MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors continued to reposition their funds ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s anticipated easing this week, net buying RM217.6 million during 9-13 September, marking the fifth consecutive week of net purchases.

Glove Counters Jump In Early Session On Higher Us Tariffs On Chinese Imports

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Glove counters rose in early Tuesday trading following a recent announcement by the US Trade Representative (USTR) on substantial tariff increases imposed on Chinese imports, including a phased tariff structure for medical face masks and surgical gloves.

Penang State Govt To Continue To Attract Investors

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- The Penang State Government will continue to promote the state’s industrial sector to attract investors to set up factories in Batu Kawan Industrial Park 3 (BKIP 3) and Casia City Technology Park (BCTP) in Batu Kawan near here.