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.

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.

Commercial Aviation Safety Improves On Five-year Average But Took A Step Back From 2023 - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The commercial aviation industry delivered an improved overall performance on safety in 2024 including showing improvements on the five-year average, but it took a step back from an exceptional performance in 2023, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

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. 

NIQ Reports 7.3 Pct Growth In Global Beauty Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- NielsenIQ (NIQ), a leading consumer intelligence company, has announced a 7.3 per cent year-over-year growth in the global beauty industry.

MITI Targets 5 Pct Growth In Approved Investments In 2025, Over Last Year's RM378.5 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) targets a five per cent growth in approved investments for Malaysia this year, over RM378.5 billion in 2024, which was the highest ever recorded.

Bursa Malaysia Stays In The Red At Midday, In Sync With Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its downtrend at midday on selling pressure across the board and in tandem with regional markets amid the weaker overnight Wall Street performance, said an analyst. 

Malaysia’s Oil Palm Replanting Lags Target, Govt Steps Up Efforts -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The progress in replanting oil palm trees is still lagging, with Malaysia managing to replant 114,000 hectares, or 2.0 per cent of its total planted area in 2024, down from 132,000 hectares (2.3 per cent) in 2023.  

99 Speed Mart Net Profit Up 22.5 Pct To RM490.26 Mln For FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd’s (99 Holdings) net profit increased by 22.5 per cent to RM490.26 million in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) against RM400.22 million in FY2023, in tandem with the higher revenue and other operating income.

Ringgit Set To Reach RM4.36 Support Level Amid Optimism Over US Trade Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to move towards its immediate support level of RM4.36 against the US dollar in the coming week, driven by optimism surrounding a less aggressive tariff trade approach by Donald Trump’s administration.

Ringgit Strengthens To A Near 3-Week High As Optimism Grows Over Trump's Tariff Approach

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to rise, reaching a nearly three-week high against the US dollar as optimism increases that the new administration under Donald Trump will take a more targeted and gradual approach to implementing higher import tariffs.

MISC’s Net Profit Slips To RM1.19 Bln In FY2024 From RM2.12 Bln In FY2023

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- MISC Bhd’s net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) declined to RM1.19 billion from RM2.12 billion registered in 2023.