World Bank Expects Global Growth Outlook At 2.3 Pct In 2025, Slowest Since 2008

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Global growth is expected to weaken to 2.3 per cent in 2025, with deceleration in most economies relative to last year.

Telco Sector Tracks Estimates In 1Q, Kenanga Maintains 'Neutral' View

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its “neutral” rating on the telecommunication (telco) sector after companies under its coverage delivered the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) performance that largely tracked estimates.

HLIB Expects Banking Sector's Earnings To Grow At 3.4 Pct CAGR In 2024-2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) forecasts the banking sector’s earnings to grow at a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4 per cent over the financial year of 2024-2026. 

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading Between 1,500 And 1,530 Next Week, Pending Fresh Catalysts

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) --  The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is set to trade between 1,500 and 1,530 points next week, pending fresh market catalysts, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Close Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia picked up momentum in the final hour of trading to close marginally higher, driven by bargain-hunting in energy and telecommunication stocks during the late session, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Erases Early Gains To End Lower

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia erased early gains to close lower for the sixth consecutive day today, weighed down by selling pressure in regional emerging markets due to concerns over the ongoing US tariff conflict, said an analyst.

CIMB Securities Cuts KLCI Earnings Forecasts By 5.6 Pct After Weak 1Q

By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities has revised downward its earnings forecasts for FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) constituents by 5.6 per cent for both 2025 and 2026, citing widespread underperformance in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025). 

IJM Posts Weaker Net Profit Of RM403.38 Mln In FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- IJM Corporation Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM403.38 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 (FY2025), down from RM600.28 million in the previous year.

MIDF Amanah Anticipates RON95 Fuel Subsidy Rationalisation To Be Pushed To 4Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd anticipates the implementation of RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation may be pushed to the fourth quarter of 2025 due to unresolved issues such as eligibility and the delivery mechanism.

Ringgit Eases Against Greenback On Profit-Taking After Recent Gains

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as cautious traders took profit after recent gains amid continued uncertainty in the global economic outlook.

ASEAN Economic Ministers Concerned About Slow Progress Of ASEAN-India FTA Talks - Tengku Zafrul

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Economic Ministers have raised concern over the slow progress of the bloc’s free trade agreement (FTA) talks with India, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

AEC Blueprint Makes Significant Stride With Implementation Rate At A Commendable 97 Pct - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025’s implementation rate stands at a commendable 97 per cent, comprising 75 per cent completed measures and 22 per cent currently in progress, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.