IOI Properties Completes RM1 Bln Sukuk Murabahah Issuance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd’s (IOIPG) wholly-owned subsidiary Fortune Premiere Sdn Bhd has completed its seventh issuance of sukuk murabahah amounting to RM1 billion in nominal value under its existing multi-currency Islamic medium term note programme of up to RM3 billion.

Malaysia’s Construction Sector Opportunities Remain Abundant -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Opportunities in Malaysia’s construction sector remain abundant, driven by surging demand for data centres (DCs) alongside the rollout of non-DC projects, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Gold Futures likely To Track Comex Ahead Of US CPI Data Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are set to take their cue from the United States (US) COMEX gold market ahead of the upcoming release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for July, scheduled for next Tuesday. 

Inari Among Most Active During Early Trade After RM1.03 Bln Lumileds Joint Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Electronics manufacturer Inari Amertron Bhd emerged as among the most active stocks at early trade following its joint acquisition of equity interest in Lumileds Holding BV for US$239 million (RM1.03 billion).

HLIB, RHB Maintain 'buy' Ratings On Pavilion REIT

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) and RHB Investment Bank Bhd have reiterated their “Buy” calls on Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) following its second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q25) results.

Analysts See Malaysia's Inflation Rate At Between Two And 2.2 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's inflation for 2025 is projected at 2.0 per cent, supported by the “gradual and orderly implementation of fiscal retargeting measures and moderate demand-side pressures,” said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB). 

Rubber Products Outlook Remains Gloomy On Unfavourable Operating Environment - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) expects the rubber products sector to remain bleak due to an unfavourable operating environment driven by a longer-than-expected period of inventory consolidation.

MISC Shares Fall In Early Trade Despite Optimistic Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Energy maritime solutions company, MISC Bhd, saw its shares fall in early trade despite an optimistic outlook supported by its long-term charter contracts and ongoing fleet modernisation.

Bank Shares Mixed In Early Trade Following BNM OPR Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Bank shares were mixed in early trade today as Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) interest rate cut exerted immediate pressure on banks’ net interest margins (NIM).

RHB IB Expects BNM To Maintain OPR At 3.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent at its Monetary Policy Committee meeting on July 9, with the balance of risks tilted towards one cut, said RHB Investment Bank (RHB IB).

Economists Cautious On Malaysia’s 2025 Trade Prospects Amid Tariff Uncertainty

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Economists are maintaining a cautious stance on Malaysia’s trade outlook this year due to persistent global tariff uncertainty, which is expected to weigh on the country’s trade and manufacturing performance.

SST Expansion To Have Limited Direct Impact On GDP, Inflation -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Sales and Service Tax (SST) expansion is expected to have a limited direct impact on gross domestic product (GDP) and inflation, as it primarily targets discretionary items and selected service sectors, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).