Malaysia's Economy To Grow 5.0 Pct In 2025 - Economist 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy is expected to maintain a sustainable growth rate of 5.0 per cent in 2025 from an estimated 4.9 per cent in 2024, supported by a stable labour market condition, conducive fiscal and monetary policies amid lingering external uncertainties, said an economist. 

WEF Expects More Focus On Tariffs, Industry Policies During Trump 2.0

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The World Economic Forum (WEF) expects more focus on tariffs and industry policies during the second term of Donald Trump’s presidency.

FBM KLCI Continues Slide, Mirroring Weaker Regional Performance

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index closed lower today, mirroring the weak regional performance as major markets worldwide experienced mostly negative trends.

Malaysia To Closely Monitor Development Of Trump Tariff Threat On BRICS - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as a partner country of BRICS, will closely monitor the development of US President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose 100 per cent tariffs on BRICS countries, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

CPTPP: Malaysia-UK FTA Will Boost Trade And Investment - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 -- The first comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK), through the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), will boost trade and investment relations between both countries. 

Genting Malaysia Net Profit Triples To RM569.16 Mln In 3Q On Higher EBITDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Genting Malaysia Bhd’s net profit tripled to RM569.16 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) from RM177.41 million in the same quarter last year, on higher adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) by 75 per cent.

KLK Shares Drop 4 Pct As Earnings Miss Estimates

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Shares of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLK) emerged as the top losers on Bursa Malaysia in early trade today after its latest financial results missed market expectations.

Bursa Malaysia Maintains Positive Momentum To Close Higher, CI Up 0.48 Pct

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its upward momentum throughout the trading session today to close off its day’s high, buoyed by persistent buying in selected heavyweights led by financial services counters, amid the mostly upbeat performance in regional bourses.

Bank Muamalat Honoured With Inaugural World Islamic Banking Excellence Award At The WMLF 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd was honoured with the inaugural ‘World Islamic Banking Excellence Award’ at the prestigious World Muslim Leadership Forum (WMLF) 2024 in London, United Kingdom (UK), last Friday (Nov 22).

Ringgit To Trade In Tight Range Of 4.46-4.48 Versus US Dollar Next Week

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain within a tight trading range, moving between RM4.46 and RM4.48 next week, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Rubber Market To Edge Upward Amid Northeast Monsoon Impact - Expert

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade sideways with a slight upward bias due to the Northeast Monsoon, which can last for several months, said industry expert Denis Low.

Bursa Malaysia Reverses Early Losses To End Higher

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia recouped earlier losses to close marginally higher on Friday, buoyed by persistent buying in selected heavyweights led by Tenaga Nasional, amid the mostly upbeat performance in regional bourses.