RHB Maintains Malaysia’s 2025 GDP Growth Forecast At 5.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained its forecast for Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 5.0 per cent in 2025, driven by ongoing multi-year projects, rising household incomes, and improving global monetary conditions.  

Malaysia’s 5.1 Pct GDP Growth In 2024 Demonstrates Resilience Amid Global Uncertainties - Economist

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fourth-quarter 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.0 per cent, leading to a full-year expansion of 5.1 per cent, reflects a strategically resilient economy leveraging domestic strengths amid global uncertainties, according to AmBank Group.

Perak Corp Signs Supplemental Agreement To Amend JDA With Urbax

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Perak Corporation Bhd (Perak Corp) has signed a Supplemental Agreement with Urbax Properties Sdn Bhd to amend the terms of their Joint Development Agreement (JDA) dated June 7, 2024.

LPI Capital Records Better Earnings, Revenue In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- LPI Capital Bhd’s net profit rose to RM377.09 million in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024), up from RM313.73 million a year earlier, primarily due to higher profit from the general insurance segment.

Malaysia’s Economy Grows 5.1 Pct in 2024, In Line With Govt's Target

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy grew by 5.1 per cent in 2024, up from 3.6 per cent in 2023, aligning with the government’s target of 4.8 per cent to 5.3 per cent year-on-year.

Malaysia's RE Sector Seen Entering 'Supercycle' As Country Accelerates Energy Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's renewable energy (RE) sector is expected to enter a “multi-decade supercycle” as the country accelerates its energy transition.

Sunway's RM2.6 Bln Deal Near RTS Link Lifts Shares - HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Sunway Bhd’s shares rose as a proposed project with a gross development value (GDV) exceeding RM2.6 billion near the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link station boosts growth prospects.

Dialog's Intraday Short Selling Suspended After 15 Pct Share Price Drop

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The intraday short selling (IDSS) of Dialog Group Bhd was suspended Friday after its quarterly loss dragged shares down to over 15 per cent.

Three Long-term Plans For JS-SEZ To Mitigate Traffic Congestion - Economy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) — The government has outlined three long-term plans to mitigate potential traffic congestion that may result from the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) development, according to the Economy Ministry.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, ASEAN Currencies Ahead Of GDP Data Release

By Engku Shariful Azni, Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continues to strengthen against the US dollar and ASEAN currencies ahead of Malaysia’s 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) data release today, said an analyst.

Dialog Halts Malic Acid Project In Pahang, Writes Off RM90.7 Mln in 2Q FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Dialog Malic Acid Sdn Bhd has discontinued its malic acid project in Gebeng, Pahang, with total capital expenditure incurred to date of RM90.7 million been written off in the second quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 (2Q FY2025).

Dialog Posts RM129 Mln Net Loss In Second Quarter Due To One-off Impairment, Cost Overruns

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd recorded a net loss of RM129.49 million in the second quarter ended Dec 31, 2024, compared to a net profit of RM148.288 million in the corresponding period in 2023.