MYEG 3Q Net Profit Jumps 62.5 Pct To RM195 Mln On Higher Fees, Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- MY E.G. Services Bhd’s (MYEG) net profit soared 62.5 per cent to RM195.05 million in the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2024, from RM120 million in the same period last year, driven by higher service fees and investment gains.

FMC Continues Monitoring Domestic Financial Market Conditions Amidst Key Global Developments

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Financial Markets Committee (FMC) continues to monitor the domestic financial market conditions amidst key global developments, namely the outcome of the recent US election and concerns surrounding China’s economic growth prospects.

MASkargo Eyes Capacity Increase Through Partnership With Qatar Airways Cargo

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SEPANG, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) plans to increase its cargo capacity by leveraging its strategic partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo.

BNM, BIS Drive Global Cross-border Payment Innovation With Project Nexus

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), in collaboration with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and four other central banks, is advancing Project Nexus to enhance the efficiency of instant payment systems (IPS) for seamless cross-border transactions globally, with full operation expected by 2027.

Airbus Helicopters Eyes Growth In Malaysia, Asia-Pacific Amid Rising EMS Demand

SUBANG JAYA, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Airbus Helicopters is optimistic about its growth in Malaysia and the Asia-Pacific region through 2025, driven by rising demand in both civil and military sectors, particularly for emergency medical services (EMS), as the region’s economic development and security needs expand.

Anaqua To Be Acquired By Nordic Capital

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Anaqua announced that Nordic Capital, an experienced private equity investor in Technology & Payments globally, has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a controlling interest in Anaqua from its existing shareholders led by Astorg.

Hibiscus Petroleum Posts Lower 1Q Net Profit Of RM75.60 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter (1Q) ended Sept 30, 2024, slipped to RM75.60 million from RM154.30 million posted in the same quarter last year. 

MIDF Amanah Downgrades CelcomDigi To 'Neutral'

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd has downgraded CelcomDigi Bhd to a “neutral” call with a lower target price of RM3.53 based on the telecommunications company’s third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024) results. 

Swift Energy Inks Underwriting Agreement For ACE Market IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Swift Energy Technology Bhd has signed an underwriting agreement with M&A Securities Sdn Bhd for the company’s initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.

Efforts To Deal With Anti-Palm Oil Campaign Remain Despite MPOB Office Closure Abroad - Chan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The closure of a few Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) offices abroad does not affect efforts to deal with the anti-palm oil campaign and the negative perception of the commodity in the international market, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

CelcomDigi Posts Slightly Lower 3Q Profit Of RM436.98 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- CelcomDigi Bhd posted a slightly lower net profit of RM436.98 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) compared to RM455.72 million in the previous corresponding quarter.

Kossan Shares Rise In Early Trade Despite Weaker 3Q Results

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd’s shares on Bursa Malaysia rose in early trade after the company announced an interim and special dividend, despite weaker results for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024).