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Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday, CI Down 0.88 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in the red at midday as investors braced for an impending escalation in the global trade war, following the United States’ (US) confirmation of its tariff imposition on Mexico, Canada and China, effective today.  

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit kicked off the day by opening higher against the US dollar on Tuesday amid traders awaiting details of the United States (US) tariff implementation, an analyst said.  

Ringgit Set To Strengthen Against US Dollar In 2025, Averaging At RM4.23 – MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to rise against the US dollar this year, averaging at RM4.23 against the greenback but at a slower pace due to evolving US monetary policy, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Turns Mixed At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned mixed at midday, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street’s performance last Friday as investors brushed off concerns over rising tensions between Ukraine and the United States (US).  

EPF declares dividend of 6.30 Pct For Both Simpanan Konvensional, Simpanan Shariah for 2024, Total Payout Amounts RM73.24 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) --  The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) board today announced a dividend rate of 6.30 per cent for Simpanan Konvensional, with a total payout of RM63.05 billion, and 6.30 per cent for Simpanan Shariah, with a total payout of RM10.19 billion.

Bursa Malaysia To Remain Cautious Next Week, Likely To Trade Within Tight Range - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain cautious next week, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) to trade within a narrow range as investors evaluate key economic developments, according to an analyst.

Ringgit Weakens Against US Dollar As Trade War Escalates

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Friday as concerns over an escalating trade war weighed on sentiment.

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Vs US Dollar Amid Mixed Market Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar amid mixed market sentiment with the US Federal Reserve which is likely to continue its interest rate cuts with bond yields sliding amid uncertainties over tariffs.

Household Debt At RM1.63 Trillion At End Of 2024, Much Lower Than Financial Assets -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Tha national household debt, which stood at RM1.63 trillion as at end-December 2024 -- equivalent to 84.2 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) --  was much lower than household financial assets, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).

IOI Properties 2Q Net Profit Slips To RM94.78 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) --  IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) registered a lower net profit of RM94.78 million in the second quarter of its financial year ending June 30, 2025 (2Q FY2025) against RM121.50 million in 2Q FY2024.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Global Trade Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Wednesday, weighed by a downtrend in the regional rubber futures market amid global trade uncertainties, said a dealer.

EPF 2024 Dividend Rate To Range From 6.0 Pct-6.2 Pct - Analyst

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is projected to announce a dividend rate of between 6.0 per cent and 6.2 per cent for 2024, supported by robust global and domestic economic conditions, said an analyst.