Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Wall Street Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower in early trade, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street, analysts said.  

Muhibbah Unit Acquires 12.52 Mln Shares Of Master-pack Group for RM54.65 Mln 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd’s (MEB) wholly-owned subsidiary, ITS Konsortium Sdn Bhd (ITSK), has acquired 12.52 million ordinary shares in Master-Pack Group Bhd (MPGB) for RM54.65 million. 

RHB Bank Subscribes To Additional Shares In Boost Bank Worth RM51 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has subscribed to an aggregate of about 51 million new shares in Boost Bank for RM51 million since May 17, 2024, in order to maintain its 40 per cent equity interest in the digital bank.

Rubber Market Extends Losses Amid Weaker Oil Prices, Trade Concerns

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market extended its losses on Thursday amid mixed performance in regional rubber markets and declines in benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Govt Allocates RM1.9 Bln For New Prasarana Buses - Amir Hamzah 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The Finance Ministry has allocated RM1.9 billion to Prasarana Malaysia Bhd to buy 1,660 new diesel and electric buses in phases over a three-year period.

MAHB To Pursue More Long-haul Flights From Europe This Year 

PERTH, March 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is setting its sights on increasing long-haul flights, particularly from among European carriers, as Malaysia seeks to strengthen its global connectivity. 

E&E Sector To Grow, Tracking Rising Demand For High-Precision Components

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The electrical and electronic (E&E) sector is expected to grow this year, driven by the rising demand for high-precision electronic components, said Chemlite Innovation Bhd.

KX Emerges As Standalone Software Company

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- KX, the leader in high-performance analytical database, has emerged as an independent software company following the sale of First Derivative by its parent company FD Technologies in October 2024.

Dewan Rakyat And Dewan Negara Approve Two Economy-related Bills

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament, which concluded yesterday, saw the passing of two economy-related Bills within the 12-day session.​

PAMB Reaffirms Commitment To BNM interim Measures

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd (PAMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) interim measures despite recent reports that it is increasing health insurance premiums.

Asia-Pacific Air Travel Rebounds Beyond Pre-pandemic Levels - AAPA

PERTH, March 25 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific air travel has rebounded beyond pre-pandemic levels, driven by strong demand, global economic growth, and rising passenger volumes, said the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). 

Amata Corp Expects Industrial Land Sales To Rise 15 Pct In 2025

BANGKOK, March 25 (Bernama) -- Amata Corporation PCL, Thailand's leading industrial estate developer, expects a 15 per cent increase in industrial land sales in 2025, driven by its new project in Laos and sustained investor demand in Thailand and Vietnam.