AEON Credit Third Quarter Net Profit Eases To RM62.07 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Aeon Credit Service (M) Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter of the financial year ended Feb 28, 2025 (3Q 2025) fell to RM62.07 million from RM85.55 million last year.

Buoyant Year For Port Operators, Shipping Industry But Challenges Persist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- It has been a strong year for ports in Malaysia as operators pushed ahead with capital-intensive infrastructure upgrading works and rode on the wave of e-commerce growth as well as rising global trade to maintain their competitiveness.

Malaysia, Turkmenistan To Strengthen Ties, Petronas Central To Relationship

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 19 (Bernama) – Turkmenistan and Malaysia are poised to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation, focusing on energy, trade, and innovation, said Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedow.

ACE Market-bound Northern Solar Aims To Raise RM42.4 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Solar renewable energy specialist Northern Solar Holdings Bhd aims to raise RM42.4 million through its initial public offering (IPO) in conjunction with its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia. 

AM Best Affirms Petrolimex Insurance Ratings With Stable Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed Vietnam’s Petrolimex Insurance Corporation (PJICO) financial strength rating of B++ (good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (good), and the country National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (exceptional).

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End In Positive Zone

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Last-minute buying mainly in financial and plantation heavyweights helped lift Bursa Malaysia to end today’s session on a positive note, erasing losses from the earlier sessions.

Deleum Acquires 70 Pct Stake In Indonesia’s PT OSA For RM31.3 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Deleum Bhd’s (Deleum) wholly-owned subsidiary, Deleum Services Sdn Bhd, today has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 70 per cent stake in PT OSA Industries Indonesia Pte Ltd (PT OSA) for US$7 million (RM31.3 million).

No Proposal For Malaysia To Join New Development Bank So Far -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- There has been no proposal so far for Malaysia to join the New Development Bank (NDB), according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

CPO Futures End Lower In Anticipation Of Sluggish Export Demand

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives reversed yesterday’s gains to end lower today in anticipation of sluggish export demand. 

Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar As Global Uncertainty Drive Investors To Safe Haven Currencies

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended yesterday’s losses to close lower against the greenback on Tuesday, as the global economic outlook prompted investors to shift interest towards safe haven currencies, an analyst said.

Rubber Market Closes Higher As Regional Rubber Futures Markets Rally

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market continued its upward trend to close higher today.

MIDF Optimistic On Malaysia's Trade Outlook Due To Export Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd remains optimistic about Malaysia’s trade outlook and the manufacturing sector’s growth prospects, given the improved export demand.