Bursa Malaysia Extends Positive Momentum In Early Session

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its positive momentum in the early session on Thursday, tracking the upbeat performance on Wall Street overnight amid improving consumer confidence.

Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday on the back of improved buying sentiment towards the domestic currency, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar As Global Uncertainty Drive Investors To Safe Haven Currencies

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended yesterday’s losses to close lower against the greenback on Tuesday, as the global economic outlook prompted investors to shift interest towards safe haven currencies, an analyst said.

Malaysian Banks To Record Higher Profits In 2025 -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector is projected to continue recording higher profits in 2025, supported by steady loan growth, a stable interest rate environment, and non-interest income, said an economist. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Upbeat Wall Street

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia moved higher in early trade today, tracking the upbeat performance on Wall Street overnight.

Capitaland Malaysia Trust To Acquire Elmina Logistics Hub For RM180 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- CapitaLand Malaysia Trust (CLMT) has signed an agreement to acquire a freehold automated logistics property from PTT Logistics Hub 1 Sdn Bhd for RM180 million.

BSN Unit Announces RM4.1 Mln Income Distribution For ASBSN

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Permodalan BSN Bhd (PBSN) has announced an interim and final income distribution of 1.60 sen per unit amounting to RM4.1 million for Amanah Saham Bank Simpanan Nasional (ASBSN) effective Nov 30, 2024.

Bursa Malaysia Higher In Early Trade, Tracking Wall St Rise

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia climbed higher in early trade on Monday, tracking the rally on Wall Street last Friday.

Ringgit Seen Trading At 4.42-4.44 With Upside Bias Against US Dollar Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the range of 4.4275 to 4.4475 versus the American dollar next week, with a slight upside bias, on anticipation of a US interest rate cut in December.

Stronger Turnaround For Capital A In 4Q 2024 Expected -- Research Houses

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Research houses are anticipating a strong turnaround for Capital A Bhd in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q 2024), given the seasonally stronger demand and yields, lower jet fuel price and a weakened US dollar. 

KPK Aims To Replant Oil Palm On 77,000 Hectares Over Next 5 Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The government has targeted oil palm replanting on 77,000 hectares of land over the next five years (2025–2029) to ensure the palm sector remains sustainable and competitive through the implementation of an oil palm replanting programme, specifically among smallholders.

TH Plantations 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM21.55 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- TH Plantations Bhd’s (THP) net profit for the third quarter (3Q) of 2024 rose to RM21.55 million from RM17.55 million last year.