Ingredion Reports Strong Q4 FY2024, Sets Strong 2025 Outlook 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Ingredion Incorporated, a global provider of ingredient solutions, reported a net sales of US$1.8 billion for the fourth quarter (Q4) ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) from US$1.921 billion, down six per cent for the same period previous year. (US$1=RM4.42)

Tax Reforms Will Help Reduce Inequality In Malaysia -- World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs tax reforms to raise additional revenues for reducing inequality, according to the World Bank.

Lower EPF Contribution For Foreign Workers Reduces Overall Wage Expenditure

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to set the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate for foreign workers at two per cent — lower than the initially proposed 12 per cent — helps employers reduce overall wage expenditure.

Lendlease Global Commercial REIT Reports Lower DPU, Revenue For 1H FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Lendlease Global Commercial Trust Management Pte Ltd, the manager of Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (LREIT) reports a 14.3 per cent drop in distribution per unit (DPU) to 1.8 cents for the first half financial results for 2025 (1HFY2025) ended Dec 31 2024, compared to 2.1 cents in the previous year.

Malaysia Co-Operative Societies Commission Announces 3.6 Pct Dividend For 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) – The Malaysia Co-operative Societies Commission (SKM) today announced 3.60 per cent dividend for the Cooperative Deposit Account (ADK) for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2024.

BR Capital, KOPETRO Sign MoC To Expand Access To Fixed Income Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia RAM Capital Sdn Bhd (BR Capital), a joint venture between Bursa Malaysia Bhd and RAM Holdings Bhd, has signed a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) with Koperasi Kakitangan Petronas Bhd (KOPETRO) to expand access to fixed income investments for KOPETRO members.

Sunway REIT Net Profit Rises To RM524.75 Mln In FY2024, Declares 10 Sen DPU

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Sunway Reit Management Sdn Bhd, the manager of Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust (Sunway REIT), saw its net profit surging to RM524.75 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM338.19 million a year earlier.

Bursa Malaysia Ends In Red At Midday, Mirroring Global Market Weakness

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished the morning session easier today, mirroring the global market performance following last Friday’s sell-off on Wall Street and the ongoing negative sentiment affecting United States (US) stock futures due to President Donald Trump’s tariff plans.

Property Transactions Hit RM217.46 Bln In 2024, Far Exceed Initial Target - Nga Kor Ming

IPOH, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s real estate transactions value hit RM217.46 billion in 2024, far exceeding the initial target of RM100 billion set at the beginning of the year, said Minister of Housing and Local Government, Nga Kor Ming.

Malaysia's Official Reserve Assets At US$116.22 Bln As At End-December 2024 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$116.22 billion, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$4.50 million as at end-December 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Kenanga IB Maintains 805,000 TIV Forecast In 2025 On Forward Buying Interest

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained its 2025 total industry volume (TIV) forecast of 805,000 units for the automotive industry, supported by forward buying interest following the deferment of new excise duty regulations.

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.