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KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Refiners are expected to reduce operating runs as decisions are driven by hedgable economics rather than directional market views, said independent research and energy intelligence company Rystad Energy.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth could still surprise on the upside, depending on the duration of the West Asia conflict, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Deputy Governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed easier against the US dollar today after gaining ground yesterday, with market sentiment remaining cautious amid President Trump’s unpredictable stance on the US-Iran conflict, leading to constant changes in risk appetite among traders and investors.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in negative territory at midday in tandem with regional peers, given that global conditions remain uncertain as conflicting narratives continue to cloud prospects for a resolution to the West Asia conflict.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices for 2026 are expected to rise to RM4,350 per tonne, an increase of RM150 per metric tonne, reflecting tighter near-term supply conditions, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, buoyed by rising optimism that the West Asia conflict could ease soon, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The overall credit quality of business borrowings improved in the second half (2H) of 2025 with no notable divergence in trends across segments and sectors as shares of impaired loans and loans with increased credit risk for overall businesses improved to 2.8 per cent and 10.7 per cent, respectively.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's banking system total capital ratio remained strong at 18.1 per cent of total risk-weighted assets in December 2025, compared with 18.2 per cent in June 2025, with excess capital buffers amounting to RM139.3 billion from RM138.9 billion previously, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Profitability of Malaysia’s insurance and takaful sector declined slightly to RM4.6 billion in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025) from RM4.8 billion in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), despite improved equity investment performance, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (SBC Medical) reported an 11 per cent year-on-year decline in fourth-quarter (Q4) revenue to US$40 million for the three months ended Dec 31, 2025, following restructuring and changes to its franchise model. (US$1=RM4.01)
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains well-positioned to withstand rising fiscal pressures as the price of Brent crude holds above US$100 per barrel, with stronger petroleum-related revenues expected to cushion the impact of a higher RON95 subsidy bill, said analysts.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian consumer products sector shall continue to provide earnings resilience and visibility, underpinned by stable domestic consumption and ongoing fiscal support, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).
