Analysts Positive On F&N's Outlook Despite Lower 2Q FY2025 Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Analysts remained positive on Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s  (F&N) outlook despite the company reporting a lower net profit for the second quarter ended March 31, 2025 (2Q FY2025).

CPO Prices To Average At RM4,200 A Tonne In 2025 - Kenanga

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to average at RM4,200 per tonne in 2025 due to a high price premium enjoyed by palm oil over soyabean oil in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga Research).

ECERDC Facilitates RM1 Bln In Committed Investments In Terengganu As Of 1Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) has facilitated RM1 billion in committed investments in Terengganu as of the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025). 

Malaysia Expresses Strong Commitment To Energy Security In London Summit

From Salawaty Supardi

LONDON, April 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has expressed its strong commitment to energy security and a just, resilient energy transition, in line with global aspirations to achieve a clean, sustainable, and inclusive energy future at the two-day Summit on the Future of Energy Security in London, United Kingdom.

Fadillah Joins Ministerial Plenary Session On The Future Of Energy Security Summit

From Salawaty Supardi

LONDON, April 25 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof participated in a ministerial plenary on the second day of the Future of Energy Security Summit at Lancaster House here on Friday.

Malaysia's Solar Sector Remains Resilient As NETR Goals Drive Demand - Plus Xnergy

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s solar sector is unlikely to be significantly affected by the new United States (US) import duties, as local companies typically do not manufacture solar panels for export. 

TMD Energy Debuts On NYSE American, First Malaysian Bunker Supplier To Do So

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Integrated marine bunkering services provider TMD Energy Ltd began trading on the NYSE American under the ticker symbol “TMDE”, becoming the first Malaysian marine bunker supplier to list on a major US exchange.

Indonesia’s Booming Franchise Market Opens Doors For Malaysian Brands - Ahmad Zahid

JAKARTA, April 21 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s rapidly expanding franchise industry presents significant growth opportunities for Malaysian businesses seeking to strengthen their regional footprint, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

APAC Banking Sector Remains Mostly Resilient Amid US Tariff Risks - Fitch Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) --  Fitch Ratings is maintaining its mostly neutral outlook for the banking sector across several Asia Pacific (APAC) economies, including Malaysia, noting that they are more resilient to a higher United States (US) tariff regime.

ASEAN Should Accelerate Economic Integration Efforts - Lawrence Wong

SINGAPORE, April 16 (Bernama) -- Singapore has called for accelerated economic integration within ASEAN, urging the bloc to aim for 100 per cent tariff elimination across the region, boost intra-ASEAN trade, and further reduce non-tariff barriers to enable smoother business operations across the region.

Bank Rakyat Declares 17 Pct Dividend For FY2024, Posts RM1.82 Bln Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) has announced a dividend distribution of 17 per cent, amounting to RM486.32 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024).

Takaful Industry Distributes RM10.20 Bln In Benefits In 2024 – MTA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Takaful industry collectively disbursed a total of RM10.20 billion in benefits to certificate holders in 2024, marking a 16.73 per cent increase from the previous year, according to the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA).