HLIB Expects Malaysia's 3Q GDP Growth To Moderate To 5.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024) is expected to moderate to 5.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), supported by continued expansion across most sectors, particularly manufacturing and services, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB). 

APEC Growth Seen Moderating To 3.1 Pct In 2025 Amid Rising Debt, Geopolitical Risk

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Economic and geopolitical factors are slowing growth in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region, which consists of 21 member economies, according to the APEC Regional Trends Analysis report.

SST Enhancements Expected To Help Generate RM51.7 Bln Revenue In 2025 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The enhancements to the Sales and Service Tax (SST), effective from May 1, 2025, are expected to help generate revenue of RM51.7 billion in 2025, according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Dr Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Ringgit Extends Fall Against Greenback Ahead Of US Inflation Data

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to close lower against the greenback on Tuesday as the American dollar extended its rally ahead of speeches by US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials this week and US inflation data tomorrow, an economist said.

Natural Rubber Production Eases 13.9 Pct To 30,929 Tonnes In September - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production decreased by 13.9 per cent to 30,929 tonnes in September 2024 compared to 35,908 tonnes in August 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

RHBIB Upgrades Call On Plantation Sector, Share Prices Yet To Reflect CPO Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHBIB) has upgraded its recommendation on the plantation sector to “overweight” from “neutral,” given the higher crude palm oil (CPO) prices, which have crossed RM5,000 per tonne, amidst a blend of fundamental and speculative factors.

Kerjaya Prospek's Shares Up Following Plans To Expand Property Portfolio In Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd shares rose in early trade in Bursa Malaysia today after the company expanded its property portfolio in Penang.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar AS Investors Turn Cautious

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated to close lower against the US dollar on Monday as investors turned cautious in a data-packed week that included US inflation numbers, an economist said.

Ambank Foresees Slightly Slower 3Q GDP Growth At 5.1 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group foresees a slightly slower year-on-year (y-o-y)  gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.1 per cent for Malaysia in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q2024), down from the official advance estimate of 5.3 per cent.

Alliance Bank Expected To Continue Robust Loan Growth, Stable NIMs In 2Q FY2025 - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd is expected to continue its robust loan growth and stable net interest margin (NIMs) in the second quarter of financial year 2025 (2Q FY2025), said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).

BNM: Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship To Boost Regional Takaful, Re-takaful Collaboration 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship next year represents an opportunity to advance regional collaboration in critical sectors including in takaful and re-takaful, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) deputy governor Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid. 

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Lower Crude Oil Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Friday, influenced by a downtrend in crude oil prices and the stronger ringgit against the greenback, a dealer said.