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Keyfield's 1Q 2025 Net Profit Drops To RM20.67 Mln On Lower Vessel Revenue

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Keyfield International Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM20.68 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), compared with RM30.30 million in the same period last year.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking  

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated from yesterday's gains to close in negative territory on Thursday as broad-based profit-taking following the recent uptrend mirrored the performance of most regional markets, an analyst said.

HLIB Optimistic On Malaysia's RE Sector, Retains 'Overweight' Call

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) is optimistic about Malaysia’s renewable energy (RE) sector due to its strong structural themes and positive earnings growth cycle, maintaining its ‘overweight’ call on the industry.

Urban Renewal Act Offers Significant Benefits, Overhang Remains A Concern -- Propertyguru Malaysia

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad and Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The Urban Renewal Act, expected to be tabled in Parliament this July, could bring significant benefits such as preserving heritage, revitalising communities and generating economic impact, said PropertyGuru Malaysia country manager Kenneth Soh. 

Malaysia’s Economic Momentum Likely Wanes In 1Q Amid China Concerns, Tariff Overhang

By Rosemarie Khoo and Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s first quarter (1Q) 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) figures are set to challenge market expectations as investors attempt to untangle a complex mix of past trade distortions and growing concerns over the country’s economic exposure to China.

2025 Container Growth Forecast At 2.5 Pct, 'Hold' Rating On Westports - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has maintained a 2025 growth forecast of 2.5 per cent for container throughput, underpinned by new services from shipping alliances, and potential front-loading activities during the 90-day tariff pause.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower On Continued Profit-taking

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed early gains to close marginally lower today, dragged down by profit-taking in financial services as well as industrial products and services counters, an analyst said. 

PM Anwar, AMD Discuss The Company's Direction In Supporting NSS

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today had a discussion with chip giant Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD) regarding the company’s direction in supporting the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS).

PM Anwar, AMD Discuss The Company's Direction In Supporting NSS

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today had a discussion with chip giant Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD) regarding the company’s direction in supporting the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS).

Bursa Malaysia Recoups Earlier Losses, CI Ends At Intraday High

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia recouped earlier losses with the key index closing at its intraday high on Friday, in tandem with the positive regional market performance and late buying in telecommunications, construction, property, and data centre-related stocks.

Reach Ten To Triple Fibre Optic Duct Infrastructure To 767km Within 3 Years

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Sarawak-based telecommunications service provider Reach Ten Holdings Bhd plans to triple its fibre optic duct infrastructure to 767 kilometres (km) in Sibu, Miri and Bintulu within three years utilising its initial public offering (IPO) proceeds.

Penang Records RM17.3 Bln Approved Manufacturing Investments In 2024 -- CM

GEORGE TOWN, May 1 (Bernama) -- Penang recorded approved manufacturing investments worth RM17.3 billion in 2024, strengthening its position as Malaysia’s leading technology investment and innovation hub, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.