Petronas Chemicals Drops 8.69 Pct On Lower FY2024 Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) shares fell in early trade on Bursa Malaysia after reporting a lower net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024).

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Tariff Concerns And Oil Price Decline

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Friday, tracking declines in regional rubber futures markets amid rising concerns over the US trade tariff decision, said a dealer.

EPF Earns RM102 Mln From MAHB Share Sales In 2023 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) shares were sold at between RM6.80 to RM7.70 per unit, generating RM102 million for the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) 2023 dividend distribution, said Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed Amid Weaker Futures, Stronger Ringgit

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Wednesday, influenced by a downtrend in regional rubber futures markets and the strengthening of the ringgit against the United States (US) dollar, said a dealer.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End At Intraday High

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index pared its earlier losses to end at its intraday high on Tuesday, driven by late buying in heavyweights and in line with most regional markets.

Consortium's MAHB Voluntary Offer Is New Long-Term Investment For EPF- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Allegations that the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) suffered losses from the sale of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) shares are unfounded, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Langkawi Tourism Revenue Increases 35 Pct To RM2.4 Bln From 2022-2024 - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Tourist arrivals in Langkawi post-COVID-19 showed an increase of 323,115 people, or 11 per cent, from 2022 to 2024, according to data from the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Ringgit In Right Direction Despite Uncertainties Caused By US Trade War - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is moving in the right direction despite the uncertainties caused by the United States’ (US) trade war, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends Lower On Selling By Foreign Funds

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index finished lower today as selling by foreign funds persisted, amid the better performance in most regional markets. 

Rubber Market Lower Amid US Trade Tariff Concerns

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower on Monday, pressured by weaker signals from regional futures markets amid ongoing concerns over increased United States (US) trade tariffs, said a dealer.

Ringgit To Trade Cautiously Ahead Of FOMC Minutes

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade cautiously against the US dollar next week ahead of the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes on Feb 20.  

Late Buying In Banks Helps Bursa Malaysia To End With Modest Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared most of its losses to close marginally lower today, supported by late buying in banks after heavy selling in CelcomDigi earlier, amid continued weak market sentiment due to the US trade policies.