AmBank: Malaysia's GDP Growth To Moderate To 4.6 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group projects Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to moderate to 4.6 per cent in 2025 compared to the estimated 5.0 per cent in 2024. 

MNRB Posts Higher 3Q FY2025 Net Profit Of RM115.9 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama)-- MNRB Holdings Bhd posted a net profit of RM115.9 million in the third quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 (3Q FY2025), marking a 37 per cent increase from RM84.6 million in the same period last year.

Maybank IB Forecasts 41 Pct Gateway Container Mix For Westports In FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) forecast a 41 per cent gateway container mix for Westports Holdings Bhd in financial year 2025 (FY2025), compared to 45 per cent recorded in the third quarter last year, with a tariff hike anticipated in FY2027.

Bargain Hunting Expected To Support FBM KLCI Next Week

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to extend its upward momentum in the coming week, building on Friday’s rebound following four days of sell-off, said an analyst.

JS-SEZ Set To Become Key Platform And Gateway For Southeast Asian Investment, Says State Exco

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The Johor state government is committed to the success of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) initiative, which is seen as a platform or gateway for investment in Southeast Asia.

Perma-Pipe Secures US$43 Mln Contract For Development Project In GCC Region

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc (Perma-Pipe), announced it has received a formal letter of award with value exceeding US$43 million for a development project located in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. (US$1=RM4.51)

99 Speed Mart's Share Price Lower Despite Positive Outlook, Growth Strategies

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd’s (99 Speed Mart) share price on Bursa Malaysia had slipped during the afternoon trading, despite analysts projecting a positive outlook based on the company’s growth strategies.

Malaysia's 2025 GDP Steady At 5 Pct - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to hold steady at five per cent in 2025, consistent with the government’s target of 4.5 to 5.5 per cent, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Gemas-JB EDTP On Track For Completion In 3Q This Year - Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The highly anticipated Gemas-Johor Bahru Electrified Double-Track Rail Project (Gemas-JB EDTP) is on track for completion by the third quarter of this year, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Kenanga IB: Banking Sector Loan Growth Projected At 6.0 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking loan growth is projected at 6.0 per cent in 2025 amid uncertainties in foreign trade policies, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB). 

Singapore Economy Grows 4.3 Pct In 4q 2024 – MTI

SINGAPORE, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Singapore's economy grew by 4.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q 2024), slower than the 5.4 per cent expansion in the previous quarter, according to advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).

Malaysia's Economic Momentum To Continue Into 2025, GDP To Grow 6 Pct

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- Building on its strong economic performance in 2024, Malaysia is poised to maintain its growth momentum into 2025, with the gross domestic product (GDP) projected to expand by up to 6.0 per cent, said an economist.