BNPL And Debt: Between Convenience And Concern

PUTRAJAYA, March 23 (Bernama) -- Consumers’ ability to repay debt from 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL) facilities is increasingly a concern, especially with the significant growth in BNPL transactions in Malaysia, thus raising concerns about the risks of high indebtedness and the importance of financial literacy.

Capital Market Rises To RM4.2 Trillion In 2024 On Strong Equity, Bond Markets - SC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Strong buying interest in the local bourse, followed by a slew of initial public offerings (IPOs) and growth in total outstanding for the bond and sukuk market has resulted in an increase in the size of the capital market by 9.7 per cent to RM4.2 trillion in 2024 from RM3.8 trillion in 2023.

Strong Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia At Close, CI Up 1.04 Pct

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended gains to a third consecutive session today, driven by broad-based buying across various sectors following the recent strong sell-off, in line with the performance of regional markets, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Within Narrow Range Next Week

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within a narrow range next week as market participants adopt a cautious stance without resorting to immediate knee-jerk reactions, which should help limit short-term volatility.

SME Bank Projects Malaysia’s Growth At 4.5-5.0 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s growth is projected to range between 4.5 per cent and 5.0 per cent, reflecting positive sentiment in the overall economy, according to the Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank).

Bursa Malaysia Turns Mixed At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned mixed at midday, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street’s performance last Friday as investors brushed off concerns over rising tensions between Ukraine and the United States (US).  

High EPF Dividend Boosts Confidence In Malaysia's Market, Investment – Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) decision to declare a 6.30 per cent dividend for both conventional and shariah savings for 2024 will bolster confidence in the capital market and investment sector, an economist said.  

Berjaya Corp Net Loss Narrows To RM88.68 Mln In 2Q FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Berjaya Corporation Bhd’s net loss for the second quarter (2Q) of the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2025), narrowed to RM88.68 million from RM120.77 million last year.

Nestle Malaysia's Net Profit Falls To RM415.62 Mln In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd’s net profit slipped to RM415.62 million in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) against RM659.87 million in FY2023.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Tariff Concerns And Oil Price Decline

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Friday, tracking declines in regional rubber futures markets amid rising concerns over the US trade tariff decision, said a dealer.

Ambank Group Projects Malaysia’s GDP Growth At 5.1 Pct in 2024, Driven By Domestic Expansion

Malaysia's GDP Growth To Remain Solid At 4.9 Pct In 2025 - Investment Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain solid at 4.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2025, according to local investment banks.