Ringgit Closes Little Changed Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit held steady against a strong US dollar, closing little changed from yesterday's level.

Ho! Ho! Ho! Bursa Malaysia Ends Christmas Trading Week On A Roll

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its bullish momentum for the fourth consecutive day on Friday to end the Christmas trading week on a merry note, driven by window-dressing activities and robust growth forecasts, said an analyst.

Higher Opex Under RP4 To Support TNB's Operational, Maintenance Activities - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) is positive on Tenaga Nasional Bhd's (TNB) three-year Regulatory Period 4 (RP4) announcement, as the higher allowed operating expenditure (opex) could support the planning and execution of necessary operational and maintenance activities for all of the utility company's electrical infrastructure.

TNB Share Rises In Early Trade On New Tariff Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd's (TNB) shares surged in early trade on Friday after announcing a new tariff schedule for Peninsular Malaysia under Regulatory Period 4 (RP4).  

TNB To Ensure Reliable, Continuous Supply Via RP4

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The new tariff schedule with a base tariff of 45.62 sen per kilowatt-hour for Peninsular Malaysia under Regulatory Period 4 (RP4) is proposed to be implemented starting July 1, 2025, Tenaga Nasional Bhd said today.

Ringgit Stages Strong Rebound To End Losing Streak Against US Dollar

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit staged a strong rebound to end higher against the greenback on Monday as rising commodity prices and a softer US inflation reading helped the local currency snap a recent run of losses against the American dollar.

Powering Malaysia’s Future: Solar Growth Amid Energy Sector Challenges

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s energy sector registered significant growth this year, driven by incentives that catalysed players to undertake new green energy ventures, particularly solar systems.

ASEAN Chairmanship In 2025 Marks Pivotal Moment For Malaysia

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- In less than two weeks, Malaysia will take on the ASEAN chairmanship in January 2025, marking a pivotal moment for the country.

FMM Welcomes No Change In Icpt Surcharge, Calls For Time To Adjust To New RP4 Tariff

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) welcomes the government’s decision to maintain the Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) surcharge at 16 sen per kilowatt hour (kWh) for the first half of 2025.

Top Glove Returns To The Black, Posting A Net Profit Of RM5.47 Mln In 1Q FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd has returned to the black, posting a net profit of RM5.47 million in the first quarter ended Nov 30, 2024 (1Q FY2025), rebounding from a RM57.71 million net loss in 1Q FY2024.

Ringgit Continues To Extend Loss On Fed’s Hawkish Turn

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Thursday, continuing its decline after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) signalled a more cautious approach to rate cuts next year, following a 25-basis-point reduction on Wednesday.

Buoyant Year For Port Operators, Shipping Industry But Challenges Persist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- It has been a strong year for ports in Malaysia as operators pushed ahead with capital-intensive infrastructure upgrading works and rode on the wave of e-commerce growth as well as rising global trade to maintain their competitiveness.