Gold Futures To Trade In Consolidation Mode Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade in consolidation mode next week ahead of the release of United States (US) economic data next week, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Set For Further Appreciation Amid Cautious Outlook On US Economic Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to continue appreciating next week, despite traders remaining cautious about key United States economic indicators, said an analyst.

Sarawak Will Not Interfere In Affin Bank Operations - Abang Johari

KUCHING, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The state government will not interfere in the business operations of Affin Bank, despite becoming its largest shareholder, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.  

Sarawak Becomes Largest Shareholder In Affin Bank With 31.25 Pct Stake

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, SG Assetfin Holdings Sdn Bhd, has finalised the share purchase agreement (SPA) of Affin Bank shares from Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT) and Boustead Holdings Bhd.

Energy Counters Drag Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Break As Oil Price Falls

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia fell deeper into the red at the midday break as a big drop in crude oil prices likely weighed on energy counters, said an analyst.

Johor Plantations Issues Its First Sukuk Wakalah Of RM1.35 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Bhd has successfully issued its inaugural Sukuk Wakalah in aggregate of RM1.35 billion in nominal value from its Sukuk Wakalah Programme.

YTL Counters Weigh On Bursa Malaysia's Morning Session

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session in negative territory due to profit-taking in selected heavyweights, primarily driven by YTL-related counters, according to an analyst.

SmartStream Introduces Version 9 Of Air Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- SmartStream, the financial Transaction Lifecycle Management (TLM) solutions provider, has launched version 9 of its Air offering with two powerful modules, namely Air Data and Air Cash, both with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Mixed Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday amid mixed regional sentiment, as diminishing effects of China's recent monetary policy shifted investors' focus to potential fiscal stimulus measures, according to an analyst.

Keyfield International Unit Bags RM130.03 Mln Contracts From Petronas Carigali

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Keyfield International Bhd’s (KIB) wholly owned subsidiary, Keyfield Offshore Sdn Bhd (KOSB), has accepted Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd’s eight work order awards (WOA) totalling approximately RM130.03 million.

Accumulated Fixed Asset Investment Up 3.0 Pct To Rm5.60 Trn In 2023 -- Dosm

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s accumulated fixed asset investment, or gross capital stock (GKS), grew 3.0 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM5.60 trillion in 2023, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) said.

Malaysia's Strong Financial Asset Growth In 2023 Driven By Insurance, Pensions Sector - Allianz

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) – Malaysia demonstrated impressive growth in financial assets in 2023, with per capita net financial assets reaching EUR9,430 (1 EUR=RM4.6427), according to Allianz Malaysia Bhd.