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Analysts Lower 2025 Inflation To 1.4 Pct, Expect 1.8 Pct Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has lowered its 2025 inflation forecast to 1.4 per cent from 1.5 per cent (2024: 1.8 per cent), driven by the deflationary effects of Budi95.

Pos Malaysia Narrows Net Loss To RM45.23 Mln In 3Q

 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Pos Malaysia Bhd recorded a net loss of RM45.23 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q 2025), narrowing from a net loss of RM49.89 million in the same quarter last year.

PM Anwar Optimistic His Visit To Africa Will Strengthen Relations, Strategic Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed confidence that his working visits to Addis Ababa, Johannesburg and Nairobi will be a catalyst for strengthening diplomatic relations and expanding strategic cooperation between Malaysia and African countries.

KLCI Futures To Trade Cautiously Next Week

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade cautiously next week, tracking the performance of the underlying cash market. 

Radium Development's 3Q Net Profit Jumps To RM94 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Radium Development Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM94.24 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q FY2025), compared to RM4.81 million in the same period last year. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Improved Sentiment After ASEAN Summit

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, lifted by improved investor sentiment following the conclusion of the ASEAN Summit and in line with overnight gains on Wall Street.

Pensonic Sees Positive Outlook After 53 Per Cent Profit Growth In First Quarter

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Pensonic Holdings Bhd (Pensonic) recorded a 53 per cent rise in net profit for the first quarter ended Aug 31 of its 2026 financial year, underpinned by stronger export performance, improved operational efficiency, and continued progress under its lifestyle-driven strategy.

ASEAN-US Relations Progressing Well, MITI Optimistic Trade Deal Will Be Inked During Summit

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- ASEAN and the United States (US) have made significant progress in their bilateral relations, marked by the confirmed attendance of US President Donald Trump at the upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit, where both sides are expected to strengthen economic cooperation through the signing of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART).

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher as investors bought selected heavyweight stocks, led by the plantation and financial services counters.

ANPR Technology: The Future Of Toll Payment Systems In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The adoption of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology is gaining significant momentum in Malaysia, particularly within the Klang Valley, where it has become a staple in parking facilities and access control systems at commercial buildings. 

AirAsia X Sets Sights On More Central Asian Destinations

From Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

TASHKENT, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd is eyeing expansion into more Central Asian countries following the encouraging response to its newly launched route to Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

BNM Remains Optimistic On Ringgit's Outlook Supported By Strong Economy - Governor 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) remains optimistic about the trajectory of the ringgit, underpinned by Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals and structural reforms.