Bank Islam Launches New Digital Banking Platforms

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has introduced new digital banking platforms, BIMB Mobile banking app and BIMB Web.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar For Third Consecutive Day

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rose against the US dollar for the third consecutive day despite heightened concern over geopolitical development in Ukraine, said an analyst.

DRB-Hicom Posts RM282.56 Mln Pre-tax Profit For First Nine Months Of FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- DRB-Hicom Bhd posted a pre-tax profit of RM282.56 million for the first nine months ended Sept 30, 2024 (9M FY2024) supported by stable revenue of RM12.23 billion, reflecting a marginal increase of 1.2 per cent compared to the same corresponding period last year.

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday Low, In Sync With Regional Downtrend

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at its intraday low today, following a downturn in regional markets.

Bank Rakyat Issues Inaugural RM500 Mln ASEAN Sustainability SRI Sukuk

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat), via Imtiaz Sukuk II Bhd, has issued its maiden RM500 million ASEAN Sustainability SRI (Sustainable and Responsible Investment) Sukuk.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday, In Sync With Regional Market Trends

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index turned higher at midday, in tandem with regional market trends and ongoing buying in selected heavyweights, particularly in the industrial products and services, as well as the financial services sectors. 

Two-year MADANI Govt: Turning Challenges Into Accomplishments

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- In just two years of being in power, the MADANI government has reached a pivotal turning point in Malaysia's economic reforms, alongside efforts to address inefficiencies in state-owned entities, building on the resilient economic foundation laid in its first year.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Wall Street's Mixed Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened lower today amid Wall Street’s mixed performance overnight while US futures were marginally lower following Nvidia’s announcement which showed that its revenue forecast fell short of expectations, suggesting that its rapid growth may be nearing its limits. 

Ringgit Opens Lower Against Greenback On Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today, as investors remain cautious about the outlook for the Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts in the near term, said an analyst. 

MATRADE Concludes MIHAS@Dubai With RM2.2 Bln Sales, Exceeding Target By 120 Pct

From Zarul Effendi Razali

DUBAI, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has concluded the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) in Dubai with resounding success, exceeding the sales target by 120 per cent to RM2.2 billion.

Ringgit Appreciates Against US Dollar

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to be well supported and sustained its upward momentum, gaining 0.12 per cent against the US dollar at the close on Wednesday on continued demand, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Selling In Selected Heavyweights

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower today dragged by continued selling in selected heavyweights, led by the financial services and utilities sectors, amid a mixed performance in regional peers.