Growing Concerns Of Recession On Revised GDP In Major Economies, US

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Concerns about a global recession are growing, driven by recent revisions to the gross domestic product (GDP) for the United States (US), Europe, and China, along with Donald Trump’s announcement on Thursday of new reciprocal tariff plans.

Maybank IB Shaves GDP Growth Forecast To 4.3 Pct In 2025 Due To US Tariff

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) has revised Malaysia’s 2025 real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecasts to 4.3 per cent from 4.9 per cent and to 4.0 per cent from 4.6 per cent for 2026.

Cautious Aidilfitri Spending Despite Stable Economy, Labour Market

PUTRAJAYA, March 30 (Bernama) -- Economic uncertainty is shaping Malaysians' spending habits this festive season, with consumers adopting a cautious approach despite stable economic conditions.

Local Rubber Market Closes Higher On Weaker Ringgit, Supply Constraints

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, driven by a slightly weaker ringgit and tight natural rubber supply amid the wintering season and forecasts of wet weather in major producing countries.

Investment Banks Positive On Top Glove Amid Expected Sales Growth As Inventory Depletes

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has upgraded Top Glove Corporation Bhd to a ‘buy’ call from a ‘sell’ call, citing potential improvements in sales volumes by June, the fourth quarter of the financial year 2025 (4Q FY2025), as United States (US) customers’ inventory levels are fully depleted.

Solarvest In Good Position To Capitalise On Malaysia RE Sector Opportunities - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Solarvest Holdings Bhd is well positioned to capitalise on emerging opportunities in the Malaysia renewable energy (RE) sector by leveraging on its strong market share in solar energy.

Analyst Sees TNB As Safe Haven Amid Market Volatility, Maintains 'Hold' Call

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- An analyst has viewed Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) as a relative safe haven given its earnings resilience and undemanding valuation, amid the prevailing market volatility.

Pos Malaysia Teams Up With Local Brands To Enhance Visibility, Delivery Efficiency This Hari Raya

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- Pos Malaysia Bhd is partnering leading local brands for this year’s Hari Raya campaign, Serba-Serbi Aidilfitri, to enhance brand visibility and boost awareness during the festive season.  

BIMB Securities Forecasts Lower Malaysia Budget Deficit Of 3.9 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s budget deficit is forecast lower at 3.9 per cent for 2025, said BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Utilities Sector Outlook Remains Upbeat

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s utilities sector outlook remains upbeat, particularly as the renewable energy (RE) space has strong growth potential, with several key drivers set to boost its near-term performance.

Kenanga IB: Trade Shifts, AI To Drive Logistics Sector In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects the domestic logistics sector to sustain steady growth in 2025, driven by the expanding e-commerce industry, the global technology upcycle fuelled by artificial intelligence (AI) demand, and a resilient United States (US) economy.

FBM KLCI Continues Slide Amid Heightened Volatility, Wall Street Sell-off

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) extended its decline at Tuesday’s closing, reflecting increased volatility and mirroring the sharp sell-off in US equities as global risk aversion intensified.