RAM Ratings Affirms Manulife Holdings' AA2/Stable/P1 Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd has affirmed Manulife Holdings Bhd’s corporate credit ratings (CCRs) of AA2/Stable/P1.

SBC Medical Posts Strong Third Quarter 2024 Results 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (SBC Medical), reported a net income of US$40.1 million for the nine months ended Sept 30, compared to US$24.3 million in the same period of last year. (US$1=RM4.44)

Rally In CPO Futures Lifts Bursa Derivatives To Record Monthly Trading Volume In October

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) Bhd recorded an all-time high monthly trading volume for all its products combined with a total of 2.34 million contracts traded in October 2024.

Cagamas Raised RM2.2 Bln in October Despite Challenging Market Environment

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Cagamas Bhd, the national mortgage corporation of Malaysia, successfully raised RM2.2 billion in October despite challenging market conditions.

Narrowing Of Interest Rate Differentials Positive For Ringgit - BNM Governor 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The narrowing of interest rate differentials between Malaysia and advanced economies is positive for the ringgit amid volatility in geopolitical developments, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

IILM Reissues Its Largest Year-To-Date Short-Term Ṣukuk Of US$1.31 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has completed the reissuance of an aggregate US$1.31 billion (US1=RM4.34) short-term sukuk with tenors of one month, three months, and six months.

Ringgit Eases Slightly Against Greenback Ahead Of Non-farm Payroll Data, US Election

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased slightly at the close against the US dollar on Friday ahead of the release of the American non-farm payroll (NFP) data later tonight and the US presidential election next week, said an analyst. 

Malaysia’s BRICS Membership Could Boost Trade, Global Influence - Academicians

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inclusion as a partner country in the BRICS alliance could facilitate stronger economic ties with countries like China and India, both of which are already major trading partners.

Malaysia Positioned As Bridge Between BRICS And Asean For Driving Collaboration

By Abdul Hamid A. Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official admission as a BRICS partner country, along with its role as ASEAN chairman in 2025, positions the nation as a bridge in advocating for regional economic resilience and collaboration between the two blocs.

TNB’s Solid Financial Footing Critical For Its Service To The Rakyat

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- For a utility company such as Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), a solid financial position, underpinned by a healthy balance sheet, low debt, and strong cash flow, enables it to allocate capital towards infrastructure upgrades, research and development, and operational improvements that benefit end consumers.

Foreign Investors Turn Net Buyers, Inflow at RM404.1 Mln Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- After three weeks of selling, foreign investors shifted to buying domestic equities, resulting in a significant inflow of RM404.1 million last week, compared to the RM45.7 million outflow recorded in the previous week.

Govt Gross Borrowing Seen Lower At 10 Pct Of GDP In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) – The Federal Government's gross borrowings are expected to consolidate further post-pandemic, reducing to 10 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) next year from 13.6 per cent in 2021.