Malaysian Banks To Stay Appealing Amid Trade Tensions - HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) said Malaysian banks are expected to be among the more attractive sectors for investors seeking refuge from United States President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Tariff Pause Spurs Front-loading To Bolster Trade, Manufacturing

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Front-loading activities are expected to support trade and manufacturing in the near term amid the brief United States (US) tariff pause, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

CPO Futures To See Bearish Bias Next Week On Rising Output, Weak Market Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures market is expected to trade with a bearish bias next week given the rising output and weak general market sentiment, said palm oil trader David Ng. 

Ringgit Eases Against Greenback Following Slower GDP Growth Estimate

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the close today following the announcement of a lower-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth estimate for Malaysia for the first quarter (1Q) of 2025, said an analyst.

Malaysia 1Q GDP Estimated To Expand 4.4 Pct, Driven By Domestic Activities, Steady Demand -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is forecast to grow by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) based on advance estimates, easing from a five per cent expansion in the previous quarter, backed by domestic activities and steady demand, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

CPO Futures Close Lower, Weighed Down By Concerns Over Rising Output

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) closed lower for the fourth consecutive day today, pressured by concerns over rising output in the coming weeks. 

Lower Soybean Oil Prices, Rising Output Concerns Continue To Drag CPO Futures Lower

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) ended lower for the third straight day today, in line with lower soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). 

PGB Estimates Earliest Gas Restoration In Putra Heights By July 1, 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) estimates that gas restoration in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, could take place by July 1, 2025, at the earliest, subject to the outcome of ongoing investigations, regulatory approvals, and actual progress on site.

Panasonic Estimates 3 Pct Revenue Loss From Gas Supply Disruption Due To Putra Heights Fire

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Panasonic Manufacturing Malaysia Bhd (PMMA) said that the gas supply disruption resulting from the Putra Heights fire is expected to impact the production of its fan and electric iron products, resulting in an estimated loss of revenue of approximately three per cent.

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.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Soybean Oil Prices

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday, tracking stronger soybean oil prices and higher export estimates, said palm oil trader David Ng.

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.