Bursa Malaysia Slightly Higher At Midday On Mild Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was marginally higher at midday, supported by mild buying in selected heavyweights, in tandem with regional peers, said an analyst. 

Kenanga Investment Maintains 2024 GDP Growth Forecast At 5.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its forecast for Malaysia’s gross domestic product growth at 5.0 per cent for 2024 and expects it to moderate to 4.8 per cent in 2025.

Gamuda Stock Jumps After Securing Taiwan's MRT Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd's shares surged this morning, rising by 2.46 per cent after securing a RM4.3 billion turnkey design and build contract for the Xizhi Donghu Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) project in Taiwan.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Amid Mixed Wall Street Overnight

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday amid Wall Street’s mixed performance overnight as traders expect a potentially less aggressive rate cuts by the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) next month, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Rebounds Slightly Vs USD In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged up against the US dollar in the early session on Wednesday, amidst cautious sentiments on the global economic front as recent losses prompted some investors to shift towards emerging currencies, said an analyst.

MATRADE Committed To Boosting Foreign Trade Through Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will continue as the country's export promotion agency under Budget 2025 to help Malaysian companies to remain competitive in foreign markets.

EXIM Bank, GTC Ink US$19.97 Mln Agreement To Boost Cambodia's Telecommunications Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) has inked a financing agreement with Global Tower Corporation Pty Ltd (GTC) worth US$19.97 million (US$ = RM4.32).

Ringgit Ends Lower Vs US Dollar As External Factors Weigh

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower on Tuesday on the continued expectation of a slower pace of US interest rate cuts, China’s cooling economy and heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East, said an analyst. 

JBIC Commits To Enhancing Japanese Investments In Malaysia - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has expressed its commitment to enhancing existing investments by attracting more Japanese investors to Malaysia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Easier As Consolidation Phase Continues 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) --  Bursa Malaysia ended in negative territory today as it continued its consolidation phase due to a lack of buying catalysts, said an analyst. 

BNM's International Reserves At US$119.6 Bln As At Oct 15, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserves stood at US$119.6 billion (US$1=RM4.30) as at Oct 15, 2024, compared to US$119.7 billion on Sept 30, 2024.

Main Market-bound Life Water Eyes Sarawak, Brunei Markets With RM63.42 Mln IPO

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Sabah beverage manufacturer Life Water Bhd plans to use the proceeds of its upcoming listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia to expand into Sarawak and Brunei.