Kenanga, Maybank Maintain Calls On Bermaz Auto, Cut Target Prices On Earnings Risk

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained a 'market perform' call on Bermaz Auto Bhd (BAUTO), citing strong near-term earnings visibility.

IOI Properties Completes RM1 Bln Sukuk Murabahah Issuance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd’s (IOIPG) wholly-owned subsidiary Fortune Premiere Sdn Bhd has completed its seventh issuance of sukuk murabahah amounting to RM1 billion in nominal value under its existing multi-currency Islamic medium term note programme of up to RM3 billion.

PNB Merdeka Ventures Proposes RM6 Bln Sukuk Programme For Merdeka 118 Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd (PNBMV) has proposed an Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) programme (Merdeka Sukuk Wakalah Programme) of up to RM6 billion in nominal value.

Research Firms Raise Malaysia's 2025 GDP Growth Forecast To 4.2-4.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Research firms have raised Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.2 per cent and 4.3 per cent following its expansion by 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025). 

Johor Plantations Issues RM200 Mln Sustainability Sukuk Wakalah-IMTN

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Bhd (JPG) has issued Series 2 Sukuk Wakalah-Islamic Medium Term Notes Programme (IMTN), its inaugural Sustainability Sukuk Wakalah-IMTN, in aggregate of RM200 million in nominal value under the IMTN programme.

Bursa Malaysia Poised For Gains After Stronger-than-expected GDP Growth In 2Q

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is poised for gains today after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced that the Malaysian economy expanded by 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), equivalent to 4.4 per cent growth in the first half of 2025, said an analyst.

Positive Outlook For Mr D.I.Y., Company On Track To Hit 2025 Store Target

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) expects MR D.I.Y. Group (M) Bhd’s outlook to remain positive with expectations for earnings tailwinds from the appreciation in the ringgit versus the yuan. 

Petronas Chemicals Shares Down Following Weaker 2Q 2025 Results

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) shares were lower following weaker results in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025) after reporting a net loss of RM1.08 billion compared with a net profit of RM777 million a year ago.

Malaysia’s 2Q 2025 GDP Growth Projected At 4.3 Pct On Sector Gains -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) is projected to be at 4.3 per cent, driven by the agriculture sector’s recovery, and expansion in the services, manufacturing and construction sectors, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

First Green Session Of The Week On Consumer Stock Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The consumer sector appears to be regaining its bullish momentum with notable names such as 99 SpeedMart, AEON, EcoShop, and Farm Fresh posting strong gains, which has resulted in the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) recording its first green session for the week.

Maybank IB: Construction, Healthcare, O&G Among 2Q25 Bright Spots

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- While most sectors are expected to deliver flattish earnings in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25), Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) said it anticipates positive momentum in the construction, healthcare, property, oil and gas (O&G), and utilities sectors.

Maybank IB Expects BNM To Maintain OPR Rate At 2.75 Pct Until Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent for the rest of the year after the 25 basis points reduction on July 9.