HLIB Sees Inflation Rising In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) expects inflation to rise in 2025, driven by domestic policy reforms such as the RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation and an expanded sales and services tax (SST) scope.  

FBM KLCI Futures Likely To Remain In Consolidation Mode Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to stay in consolidation mode next week until new catalysts emerge.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Flat Next Week Amid Festive Period

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to maintain its sideways pattern next week until new catalysts emerge, according to Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd.

AEON Credit Third Quarter Net Profit Eases To RM62.07 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Aeon Credit Service (M) Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter of the financial year ended Feb 28, 2025 (3Q 2025) fell to RM62.07 million from RM85.55 million last year.

Malaysia’s Exports Set To Maintain Growth Amid Diversified Trade Strategies - Research Houses

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s export performance is expected to remain expansionary, given its neutral stance and diversified export structure.

Ringgit Slips 0.4 Pct Against US Dollar, Opens Mostly Higher Against Other Basket of Currencies

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The local currency traded 0.4 per cent weaker against the US dollar as the US Dollar Index rose further to 108.142 points following the United States (US) Federal Reserve's (Fed) decision to cut the Fed Funds Rate by 25 basis points last night.

BMI Forecasts Rising Global Natural Gas Demand In The Near Term

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has forecast global natural gas consumption to rise in the near term as the Northern Hemisphere winter approaches, supported by strong demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) across all markets.

Restructuring Of DFIs In Line With National Agenda, To Strengthen Govt Institutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The restructuring of the Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) involving Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB), Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank), and Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) is in line with the national agenda to implement reforms and strengthen government-owned institutions, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End In Positive Zone

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Last-minute buying mainly in financial and plantation heavyweights helped lift Bursa Malaysia to end today’s session on a positive note, erasing losses from the earlier sessions.

No Official Proposal From BRICS Countries Regarding De-Dollarisation - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- There has been no official proposal agreed upon by BRICS member countries regarding de-dollarisation in trade matters, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

MIDF Amanah Anticipates Ringgit To Trade Higher At RM4.30 By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF IB) anticipates ringgit to regain strength and to end the year stronger at RM4.30 compared to RM4.59 at the end of 2023.

Malaysia To Use Soft Power Diplomacy Amid Possible Economic Changes With Trump's Return

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will remain neutral and is prepared to face possible changes in the global economic landscape following Donald Trump’s return as United States (US) president by focusing on soft power diplomacy in dealing with the new administration, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.