1y ago
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) move to pay a 6.30 per cent dividend for 2024 is expected to stimulate economic activities and contribute to national growth, according to economists.
1y ago
SHAH ALAM, March 1 (Bernama) -- The 6.30 per cent dividend rate announced by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for both Simpanan Konvensional and Simpanan Shariah for 2024 is the highest since 2017, according to chief executive officer Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- TH Plantations Bhd (THP) posted a higher net profit of RM75.18 million in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024), versus RM46.62 million in the previous year, on the back of an increase in operating profit.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Berjaya Corporation Bhd’s net loss for the second quarter (2Q) of the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2025), narrowed to RM88.68 million from RM120.77 million last year.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- DRB-HICOM Bhd posted a significantly lower net profit of RM22.55 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024), compared to the RM238.88 million net profit recorded in FY2023.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar amid mixed market sentiment with the US Federal Reserve which is likely to continue its interest rate cuts with bond yields sliding amid uncertainties over tariffs.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Guan Chong Bhd’s net profit surged to RM429.18 million in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) compared with RM100.93 million in the preceding year partly due to higher selling prices of cocoa products.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Multiply Group PJSC, the Abu Dhabi-based investment holding company, has agreed to invest in Castellano Investments S.À R.L., securing a controlling 67.91 per cent stake in the company, which owns Tendam Brands S.A.U. and other subsidiaries.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on the right track to unleash its potential as its economy remains on a steady course, bolstered by government reforms and strong economic fundamentals, according to HSBC's ASEAN economist Yun Liu.
1y ago
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today supported by concerns over tight supply due to wintering in natural rubber-producing regions coupled with gains in crude oil prices, said a dealer.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- IOI Corporation Bhd’s (IOI Corp) net profit fell by two-thirds to RM111.1 million in the second quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 (2Q FY2025) from RM335.4 million in the year-ago quarter despite a stronger contribution from the plantation segment.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Bhd posted a net profit of RM305 million in the second quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 (2Q FY2025) compared to RM2.28 billion in 2Q FY2024.