KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with a slight uptrend next week following the recent market pullback as bargain-hunting activities and improved investor sentiment may provide support to selected heavyweights.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Petron Malaysia Refining and Marketing Bhd turned to a net loss of RM35.04 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), compared with a net profit of RM81.03 million in the same quarter last year.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Petron Malaysia Refining and Marketing Bhd has started limited and intermittent refinery operations at its refinery in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, to process existing in-tank crude inventories in a move aimed at supporting product availability amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good) of Thailand’s Asian Reinsurance Corporation (Asian Re).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Taiwan’s Union Insurance Company Limited (Union).
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The head of a waste management consultancy has warned that Malaysia must impose a stricter maritime waste management system to protect the Strait of Melaka from environmental pollution, as shipping traffic is set to increase significantly through the passageway.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Energy is no longer just about powering homes but has become a critical driver of the growing artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem and the rapid expansion of computing, data centres, advanced manufacturing and electric mobility.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Precious metals such as gold and silver continue to play an important role as an investment strategy for hedging against uncertain economic situations, even though the inverse correlation between currencies and gold movements has changed, especially over the past three years.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today, weighed down by declines in regional rubber futures and lower benchmark crude oil prices amid expectations of easing supply tightness, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Business sentiment and conditions in Malaysia are expected to improve through 2026, according to a survey conducted by the Japanese Chamber of Trade & Industry Malaysia (Jactim) and the Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) Kuala Lumpur.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 -- Capital A Bhd has received approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd for the removal of its Practice Note 17 (PN17) status, effective May 20, 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Pharmaniaga Bhd today secured shareholder approval for its proposed five-for-one share consolidation at the group’s extraordinary general meeting (EGM), with completion expected in early June 2026.
