12h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd expects Malaysia's equity market to rebound in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), supported by a potential United States-Iran peace deal.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysian banks’ first quarter 2026 (1Q 2026) financial performance softened slightly, weighed down by higher provisions even as loan growth gathered pace, said RAM Rating Services Bhd.
5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The government’s initiative to roll out B15 biodiesel blends makes strategic sense as a cheaper feedstock can dampen domestic inflation and reduce fiscal costs, said CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Data centre projects are expected to remain a key growth driver for Malaysia’s construction sector, supported by hyperscaler expansion, growing investments in digital infrastructure and rising power requirements, according to MBSB Bank Investment Bhd (MBSB IB).
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s MY Value-Up initiative to reshape boardroom priorities is designed to encourage companies to communicate their strategies more effectively, improve performance and enhance investors' perception of their long-term value proposition.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's call for an immediate crackdown on illegal foreign-run businesses nationwide is timely, as such operations can harm micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to an economist.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Overall credit strength across South and Southeast Asia will remain stable over the next 12-18 months, although US dollar strength would weigh on the credit quality for a subset of rated companies with structural currency mismatches, according to Moody’s Ratings.
9d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- Airlines’ total net profit in 2026 is expected to be US$23 billion (US$1 = RM4.02), about half the previous projection of US$41 billion, as a result of war-related disruptions in West Asia and high fuel prices, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said.
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- QL Resources Bhd emerged among the top gainers in early trade despite posting lower earnings for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY2026).
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd’s (Maybank) shares edged higher in early trade today, reflecting sustained investor confidence in Malaysia’s largest bank despite softer earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026).
19d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- YTL Corporation Bhd’s (YTL Corp) net profit decreased to RM325.99 million in the third quarter ended March 31, 2026 (3Q FY2026) from RM432.63 million in the same quarter last year.
19d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- QL Resources Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM450.35 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY2026), compared with RM455.08 million in the previous financial year.