Economists Cautious On Malaysia’s 2025 Trade Prospects Amid Tariff Uncertainty

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Economists are maintaining a cautious stance on Malaysia’s trade outlook this year due to persistent global tariff uncertainty, which is expected to weigh on the country’s trade and manufacturing performance.

SST Expansion To Have Limited Direct Impact On GDP, Inflation -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Sales and Service Tax (SST) expansion is expected to have a limited direct impact on gross domestic product (GDP) and inflation, as it primarily targets discretionary items and selected service sectors, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

RHBIB Remains Upbeat On Binastra Corp's Prospect

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHBIB) remains upbeat on Binastra Corporation Bhd's prospects, projecting earnings to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 132 per cent for three financial years (FYs) between 2025 and 2028.

SST: Property Sector To Be Cushioned By Demand For Industrial Properties -- RHB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The overall impact of the revised sales and service tax (SST) on the property sector can be cushioned by the “healthy” demand for industrial properties, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd.

JPG Rises In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Shares of Johor Plantations Group Bhd (JPG) rose in the early trade after recording higher first quarter financial performance ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025). 

Two Or Fewer Fed Fund Rate Cuts In 2025, Ringgit To Stay 4.4-4.5 To US Dollar By December

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHBIB) expects two or fewer United States (US) Federal Fund Rate (FFR) cuts in September and December this year against its previous base case for three.

Analysts Maintain ‘buy’ On 99 Speed Mart After Solid 1Q Results

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Analysts maintained a positive outlook on 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd (99 Speed Mart) following its first quarter (1Q) results for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 (FY2025).

Bank Rakyat Issues RM1 Bln Senior Sukuk Wakalah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Rakyat has successfully issued a RM1 billion Islamic medium-term notes (IMTN) sukuk wakalah via special purpose vehicle (SPV) Imtiaz Sukuk II Bhd. 

RHB Investment Bank Maintains OPR Forecast At 3.00 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHBIB) has maintained its base case forecast for the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent throughout 2025. 

RHB Investment Bank Maintains ‘Buy’ Call On SD Guthrie, Expects Improved Output

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has reiterated its “Buy” recommendation for SD Guthrie Bhd, with expectations of improved output in the coming quarters, as the the plantation company enters the peak output season in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025).

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Cautiously Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) — Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain volatile next week, with cautious trading likely to persist amid a bearish trend and ongoing global market uncertainties.

TM's SEA-ME-WE6, Data Centre Expansion To Positively Contribute Long-term Growth -- RHB Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (IB) expects the commissioning of Telekom Malaysia Bhd’s (TM) Southeast Asia - Middle East - Western Europe 6 (SEA-ME-WE6) undersea cable by mid-2026 and its data centre (DC) expansion will positively contribute to its long-term growth.