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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as cautious traders took profit after recent gains amid continued uncertainty in the global economic outlook.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) net profit has risen to RM2.59 billion in the first quarter ended on March 31, 2025 (1Q FY2025) from RM2.49 billion a year ago, driven by the group’s corporate banking and global markets segment.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 will outline the framework for the regional economic integration agenda and enhance its agility and resilience against external shocks.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) announced its highest dividend in four years at 51 sen per share, totalling over RM2.96 billion, while reaffirming its commitment to creating long-term value through sound financial management, operational strength, and community investments that benefit both shareholders and the nation.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s fiscal deficit decreased to RM21.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), compared to RM26.4 billion in the same period last year, indicating that fiscal consolidation remains on the right track.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The FBM KLCI has extended its decline for a fifth consecutive session on Wednesday, underscoring a deepening risk-off sentiment across Malaysia’s equity market, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) paid out a total of RM14.5 billion in income and bonus distribution to unitholders for its 18 fixed price funds (FP) and variable price funds (VP) for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) against RM13.3 billion in the previous year.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) rose to RM124.09 million and revenue jumped to RM543.93 million compared with the same quarter last year.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) – Keyfield International Bhd, an offshore support vessel (OSV) provider, is adopting a cautiously optimistic outlook for the financial year ending December 31, 2025 (FY2025), despite a slower-than-usual start to the year and broader macroeconomic uncertainties.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Positive macroeconomic prospects and the ongoing implementation of structural reforms will provide medium-term support for the ringgit, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif and Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, as easing US-China trade tensions brought relief to the financial markets, reducing recession fears and boosting risk-on sentiment among the traders and investors, an analyst said.
