Crescendo Unit To Sell Johor Land For RM119.83 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Crescendo Corporation Bhd’s (CCB) wholly owned subsidiary  Panoramic Industrial Development Sdn Bhd has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement with Microsoft Payments (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd for the disposal of 9.12 hectares in Johor Bahru worth RM119.83 million.

Moody’s Affirms Malaysia’s Sovereign Credit Rating At “A3” With Stable Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has reaffirmed Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating at “A3” with a “stable” outlook while declaring that Malaysia’s medium-term growth prospects remain buoyant.

Ringgit Jumps To Near Three-Month High After Trump Softens Tone On China Tariffs

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit jumped to its highest level in almost three months against the US dollar at the close on Friday after US President Donald Trump adopted a softer tone on China tariffs and signalled that he wanted lower interest rates.

Economist Forecasts Ringgit To Reach RM4.45 Vs US Dollar By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade sideways, with an end-of-year forecast of RM4.45 against the US dollar.

AmBank: Malaysia's GDP Growth To Moderate To 4.6 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group projects Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to moderate to 4.6 per cent in 2025 compared to the estimated 5.0 per cent in 2024. 

Westports Share Price Up After Posting Higher FY2024 Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Westports Holdings Bhd’s share price on Bursa Malaysia was slightly higher in early trading after posting a higher net profit of RM897.98 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) versus RM779.43 million in the preceding year. 

SOGIP Port Launch Boosts Sabah’s Economic Prospects

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The declaration of the Port of Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park (SOGIP Port) marks a strategic milestone with significant potential to drive Sabah's economic growth, Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya said.  

MIDF: OPR Remains At 3 Pct This Year As The Current Setting Continues To Support Sustainable Economic Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has kept the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent this year as the current setting remains accommodative to sustainable economic growth, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF). 

OPR Continues To Be Supportive Of The Economy -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The following is an interview with Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour after January’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting:-

KL Rubber Market Mixed As Traders React To US Tariff Proposal On China

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) – The local rubber market displayed mixed trends as sentiment turned bearish after US President Donald Trump hinted at his intention to impose 10 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports from Feb 1, a dealer said.

TechStore Eyes RM25 Mln From IPO To Drive Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Enterprise IT services provider TechStore Bhd aims to raise RM25 million from its initial public offering (IPO) en route to an ACE Market listing on Feb 18, 2025.

ACE Market-bound RichTech Aims To Raise RM13.67 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Electronic reloads distributor and bill payment service provider RichTech Digital Bhd, which is en route to a listing on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market, aims to raise RM13.67 million through its initial public offering (IPO).