Kenanga IB Holds Malaysia's 2025 Manufacturing Growth Forecast At 3.9 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) is maintaining its 2025 manufacturing growth forecast for Malaysia at 3.9 per cent, down from 4.3 per cent last year, citing a cautious outlook for external trade.

Kenanga, RHB Stay Neutral On Plantations As CPO Outlook Moderates

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained a 'neutral' call on the plantation sector, saying earnings are expected to stay robust into calendar year 2026 (CY26) but lacking strong upside catalysts.

Ringgit Seen At 4.08 By End-2025 On Reforms, Stability - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is projected to strengthen to 4.08 against the US dollar by year end, underpinned by Malaysia’s macroeconomic stability, ongoing reforms and investor rotation out of US assets, Kenanga Investment Bank (IB) Bhd said.

BNM Expected To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct Through Remainder Of 2025, Say Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent through the remainder of 2025, assuming that Malaysia's economic growth stays within the official 4.0-4.8 per cent range and inflation remains contained, said an investment bank. 

Merdeka Sales Set To Drive Malaysia's Automotive TIV Growth For August 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive sector total industry volume (TIV) for August 2025 is expected to be stronger than July 2025, driven by aggressive Merdeka celebration sales.

Bursa Reprimands PIE , Fines Directors Over Disclosure Breaches

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd (Bursa Malaysia) has publicly reprimanded P.I.E. Industrial Bhd (PIE) and two of its directors for breaching Main Market listing requirements (Main LR).

Ringgit Likely To Trade Around RM4.20–RM4.22 Next Week On Uncertainties Over Us Interest Rates

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to hover between RM4.20 and RM4.22 next week as traders and investors remain cautious over the trajectory of US interest rates.

Spirit Aerosystems' Stable Earnings Are Expected To Strengthen DRB-HICOM's Financial Performance - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Spirit AeroSystems Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s stable earnings are expected to complement Composites Technology Research Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CTRM) operations and strengthen DRB-Hicom Bhd’s overall financial performance, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Ringgit Likely To Trade Cautiously Next Week Amid US Tariff Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is anticipated to trade cautiously against the dollar next week as investors monitor external developments, particularly regarding United States tariffs.

SD Guthrie FY2025 Earnings Seen Firm, Softer In Second Half - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects SD Guthrie Bhd’s financial year 2025 (FY2025) earnings to remain robust, although performance in the second half (2H) may ease slightly.

CIMB Securities Upgrades Westports To Buy On Stronger 2H 2025 Results Projection

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has upgraded Westports Holdings Bhd to “Buy” from “Hold” driven by higher container revenue following Port Klang’s new tariff implementation and higher transhipment volumes on the back of new services.

Malaysia’s Exporters Poised For Recovery As US Tariffs Ease - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The reduction in United States (US) import tariffs on Malaysian goods from 25 per cent to 19 per cent is expected to provide a timely boost for Malaysia’s export-oriented manufacturers, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).