WCE Holdings Posts Wider Net Loss Of RM88.56 Mln In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- WCE Holdings Bhd, the concessionaire of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) project, logged a wider net loss of RM88.56 million for its third quarter (3Q) ended Dec 31, 2024, amid interest costs incurred for completed sections, which amounted to RM55.4 million in the quarter.

Axiata Returns To The Black With RM946.82 Mln Net Profit In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd returned to the black after posting a net profit of RM946.82 million in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024), against a net loss of RM1.99 billion in the FY2023.

Petronas Seen Maintaining RM50 Bln CAPEX In 2025 Despite Petros Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) to maintain its capital expenditure (capex) at RM50 billion or higher in the financial year 2025 (FY2025).

Sime Darby Posts RM305 Mln 2Q Net Profit, Declares 4 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Bhd posted a net profit of RM305 million in the second quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 (2Q FY2025) compared to RM2.28 billion in 2Q FY2024.

Analysts Upbeat On MISC Cite Strong Cash Flow

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) is positive on MISC Bhd, citing its steady operating cash flow and solid balance sheet, which position it well to pursue growth opportunities in the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) market.

Analysts Mixed On Westports Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Analysts are mixed on Westports Holdings Bhd’s outlook, with two investment banks offering differing perspectives.

Singapore PM Tables National Budget, Focusing On Next Phase Of Growth

SINGAPORE, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Lawrence Wong, has presented the republic’s financial year 2025 Budget Statement today, aimed at advancing the Forward Singapore agenda.

Consortium's MAHB Voluntary Offer Is New Long-Term Investment For EPF- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Allegations that the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) suffered losses from the sale of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) shares are unfounded, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Perak Corp Signs Supplemental Agreement To Amend JDA With Urbax

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Perak Corporation Bhd (Perak Corp) has signed a Supplemental Agreement with Urbax Properties Sdn Bhd to amend the terms of their Joint Development Agreement (JDA) dated June 7, 2024.

Special Dividend Likely, Given MPI's Strong Net Cash Position - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd forecasts the Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (MPI) to issue a potential special dividend, given its strong net cash position of RM991 million as of September 2024.

Subsidies, Logistics Key To Stabilising Coconut Prices During Thaipusam, Says KLSICCI President

By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Ensuring stable prices for essential food items like coconuts during festive seasons requires continuing support through both subsidies and logistical measures, says Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KLSICCI) president Nivaas Ragavan.

Mulpha International To Dispose Of Shopping Mall, Marina In Australia For RM233.42 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Mulpha International Bhd (MIB) has entered into a contract for the disposal of a shopping centre, Capri on Via Roma, and associated marina located in Queensland, Australia for A$85.5 million (RM233.42 million).