Public Bank To Acquire 44.15 Pct In LPI Capital For RM1.72 Bln Cash

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd has proposed to acquire a 44.15 per cent stake in LPI Capital Bhd, comprising 175.9 million shares, for RM1.72 billion in cash or RM9.80 per share.

Malaysia, UAE Enhance Trade Prospects After Concluding CEPA Negotiations - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have successfully concluded the negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), set to eliminate or reduce tariffs, lower trade barriers, foster private-sector collaboration, and create new investment opportunities.

Top Glove Net Loss Narrows To RM61.81 Mln In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd has reduced its net loss to RM61.81 million for the financial year ended Aug 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM925.22 million in FY2023.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Flat With Key Index Just Managing To Stay Up

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed flat on Tuesday amid a mixed regional performance, with the key index just managing to stay up on late buying in selected heavyweight stocks. 

Curia's Refreshed Brand Features Key Capabilities, Personalised Approach Across Service Offerings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Curia, a contract research, development and manufacturing organisation, has unveiled its refreshed brand highlighting key capabilities and a personalised approach across small molecules, generic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and biologics.

ITMAX Shares Up After Securing Smart Parking Operation Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- ITMAX System Bhd's shares on Bursa Malaysia rose in the early session today after the group’s subsidiary was appointed as the smart parking operator for 8,640 street parking bays by the Muar Municipal Council (MPM), Johor.

HLIB, RHB IB Maintain 'Buy' Call On Kossan Rubber Industries

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (KRI) to deliver a rather flattish third quarter for the financial year 2024 (3Q FY2024), due to domestic competition and stronger sequential earnings from 4Q FY2024 onwards.

Ringgit Expected to Remain Strong, Says AMRO Chief Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) expects the Malaysian ringgit to remain strong as one of the region’s best-performing currencies, according to chief economist Hoe Ee Khor.

Domestic Financial Markets Remain Resilient Amid Global Volatility - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Domestic financial market conditions have remained orderly despite heightened volatility in global financial markets during the second and third quarters of 2024, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

AMRO Lowers ASEAN+3 Growth Forecast For 2024 To 4.2 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has pared down its 2024 economic growth forecast for the region to 4.2 per cent, down from 4.4 per cent in July, largely driven by revised growth projections for China and Vietnam.

Strong Economic Fundamentals Driving Ringgit's Growth - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's strong economic fundamentals are among the factors supporting the ringgit's growth, even during times of currency weakness, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Local, International Companies To Offer 2,600 Jobs At MITI Day 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- There will be 2,600 job opportunities from 80 local and international companies for young people at MITI Day 2024 organised by the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).