Scientex's FY2024 Net Profit Rises To RM545.21 Mln, Declares 6 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Scientex Bhd’s net profit for the financial year ended July 31, 2024 (FY2024) surged by 24.4 per cent to RM545.21 million from RM438.14 million a year ago.

Affin Bank Upbeat On Malaysian Economy Amidst Low Global Recession Possibility

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd expects Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to remain healthy at five per cent this year and 5.2 per cent next year amidst the low possibility of a global recession.

Encouraging July Economic Performance Driven By Real Imports Of Semiconductors - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia witnessed encouraging economic performance in July 2024, with the leading index (LI) registering 5.2 per cent, reaching 115.1 points as compared to 109.4 points in the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).

Affin Bank Stock Jumps As Sarawak Finalises Majority Stake

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd's shares surged this morning, rising by two per cent ahead of the Sarawak government's expected finalisation of a majority stake acquisition in the bank this Friday.

Foreign Investors Remain Net Buyers Last Week, Snapping Up Equities Worth RM271.5 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors remained net buyers of domestic equities for the sixth consecutive week, recording an inflow of RM271.5 million last week.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week Amid Stronger Export Performance

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Stronger export performance is expected to boost the crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives next week, said a trader.

Ringgit Set To Continue Bullish Bias Vs US Dollar Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is anticipated to move on a continued bullish bias next week, trading at 4.1875 to 4.2025 against the US dollar, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Set To Trend Higher Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is anticipated to trend higher next week, buoyed by optimism following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) substantial interest rate cut.

MAHB Records 12 Mln Passengers In Aug 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB) reported a total of 12 million passengers across its airport network in August 2024.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher In Line With Most Regional Markets

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Friday in line with most Asian markets, mirroring gains from Wall Street, where investors welcomed the US Federal Reserve's substantial interest rate cut.

Kenanga Maintains 2024 Export Growth Forecast At 7.3 Pct despite Rising Downside Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained a positive outlook for exports, projecting a growth rate of 7.3 per cent for the year based on current indicators.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session higher, tracking Wall Street’s rally overnight.