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).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Port operator Westports Holdings Bhd was among Bursa Malaysia’s top early gainers after posting higher results in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd said its unit, RHB Investment Bank Bhd, has received no objection from Bank Negara Malaysia to begin talks with Tokio Marine Asia Pte Ltd on the proposed disposal of up to a 100 per cent stake in RHB Insurance Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Real estate remains a good hedge against rising inflationary pressures driven by energy price increases stemming from the West Asia conflict, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent today reinforced expectations that the central bank will likely hold the rate throughout 2026, although investment banks and research houses caution that prolonged geopolitical tensions and higher oil prices could still alter the inflation outlook.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session on a positive note, supported by buying interest in selected technology stocks, which saw increased demand following strong signals of growth in artificial intelligence (AI).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at midday, supported by buying in heavyweights, led by Press Metal, Telekom Malaysia and Petronas Chemicals.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade prospects in 2026 are expected to remain stable amid global headwinds arising from geopolitical tensions and potential adjustments in the United States tariff policies, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) today.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s consumer price index (CPI), which edged up 1.7 per cent in March 2026, remains contained and temporary in nature, with the increase largely driven by external cost factors rather than broad-based domestic demand, an economist said.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd expects benchmark Brent crude oil and crude palm oil (CPO) prices to remain above support levels and potentially re-test resistance at US$114 per barrel and RM4,890 per tonne, respectively, in the near term.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has selected five Malaysian companies, namely Binastra Corporation Bhd, Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd, Kelington Group Bhd, LAC Med Bhd, and MR DIY Group (M) Bhd, as its top environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment “Diamonds in the Rough” for 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained a ‘buy’ rating on Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd (KPG) after the group secured its third contract this year.
