FBM KLCI Higher At Midday, Tracking Key Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, supported by positive cues from Wall Street and regional markets.

Banking Sector Thriving In 2024, Sees Major Acquisitions

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government’s acquisition of a major stake in Affin Bank Bhd and Public Bank’s purchase of equity in LPI Capital Bhd, plus banks generally being highly profitable, were the major news items in Malaysia’s banking and financial landscape this year.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End In Positive Zone

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Last-minute buying mainly in financial and plantation heavyweights helped lift Bursa Malaysia to end today’s session on a positive note, erasing losses from the earlier sessions.

Malaysian Banks To Record Higher Profits In 2025 -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector is projected to continue recording higher profits in 2025, supported by steady loan growth, a stable interest rate environment, and non-interest income, said an economist. 

Gamuda, 99 Speed Mart Could Join FBM KLCI Constituents - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd through its analysis has indicated that Gamuda Bhd and 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd may replace Genting Bhd and Genting Malaysia Bhd as FBM KLCI constituents in the upcoming review in December.

DRB-Hicom Posts RM282.56 Mln Pre-tax Profit For First Nine Months Of FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- DRB-Hicom Bhd posted a pre-tax profit of RM282.56 million for the first nine months ended Sept 30, 2024 (9M FY2024) supported by stable revenue of RM12.23 billion, reflecting a marginal increase of 1.2 per cent compared to the same corresponding period last year.

Banking Sector's Loan Growth To Taper To 4-5 Pct In 2025 - AmInvestment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- AmInvestment Bank expects loan growth in the banking sector to taper to 4.0-5.0 per cent in 2025 on a potential tariff driven slowdown in exports and risk to consumption spending from the RON 95 rationalisation.

The Late Daim: From Ex-Banker And Realtor To Nation's Economic Troubleshooter

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Tun Daim Zainuddin, who passed away this morning at the age of 86, is best known as former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s chief economic troubleshooter.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on the first day of the trading week weighed by profit-taking in heavyweights, particularly Tenaga Nasional and banking sectors, said an analyst. 

Gamuda Likely To Oust Genting Malaysia From FBM KLCI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has indicated that Gamuda Bhd may replace Genting Malaysia Bhd in the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) in the index’s upcoming review next month.

Coordinated Efforts, Shared Learning Among OIC States Essential For Digital Transformation - Fahmi

ISTANBUL, Nov 4 (Bernama) — Malaysia believes that coordinated efforts and shared learning among the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states are essential to drive the next wave of digital transformation, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

ABM Welcomes GX Bank, Boost Bank As New Members

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) has announced the addition of GX Bank Bhd and Boost Bank Bhd as new members, marking a pivotal moment in Malaysia’s banking industry.