IMF Sees Robust 4.6 Pct growth For ASEAN In 2024, Revises Upward Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Growth for countries in ASEAN is forecast to be at a robust 4.6 per cent this year and 4.7 per cent in 2025, largely supported by strong domestic demand and exports, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday.

Pluxee Raises 2025 & 2026 Outlooks, Exceeds Financial Targets

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- French-based company, Pluxee has posted net profit of 133 million euros for the full year, up 64.2 per cent from 81 million euros in the same period of the prior year driven by outstanding performance in fiscal 2024 exceeding all business and financial objectives. (1 euro = RM4.76)

IPG For Smallholders Not Activated In October -- MRB

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) has announced that the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for cup lump and latex has not been activated for October 2024 in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah dan Sarawak.

API Security At Breaking Point Exposing Vulnerabilities, Emerging Threats - Traceable AI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Traceable AI, an application programming interface (API) security company, in its second annual research report, the 2025 Global State of API Security found that organisations are failing to protect their APIs despite persistent breaches and increased awareness of security risks.

Bursa Malaysia 3Q Net Profit Rises 42 Pct To RM85.7 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd's net profit for the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2024, increased by 41.9 per cent to RM85.74 million from RM60.41 million in the same period last year.

Axis-REIT Raises RM449.73 Mln Via Largest Private Placement To Date

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (Axis-REIT) has raised RM449.73 million through its largest private placement.

Budget 2025 Maintains Gradual Fiscal Consolidation Approach - Fitch Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Budget 2025 reaffirms a commitment towards gradual fiscal consolidation from a high debt level compared with peers, according to Fitch Ratings. 

BMI Predicts 2.0 Pct Growth In SEA LPG Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia's (SEA) liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption is projected to grow at an average rate of 2.0 per cent annually from 2023 to 2033, according to BMI, a unit of the Fitch group.

Local Institutional Investors Net Bought RM244.6 Mln Equities On Bursa Malaysia Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Local institutional investors net bought RM244.6 million equities on Bursa Malaysia last week after briefly net selling the week before.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade With Bullish Bias Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to be well supported with a bullish bias next week, a dealer said.

Gamuda Jv Bags RM3.05 Bln Power Plant Project In Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd, in a joint venture (JV) with Conlay Construction Sdn Bhd, has been appointed as the total development contractor for the Ulu Padas Hydroelectric Power Plant in Sabah.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid Cautious Sentiment 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its losing streak for the fifth consecutive day on Friday as investors remained cautious and refrained from making significant market moves, said an analyst