Bursa Malaysia Rebounds On Bargain Hunting After Two Days Of Losses

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from last week’s decline to close higher today, buoyed by bargain hunting after two consecutive days of sell-off, despite the weakness on Wall Street and most regional peers, an analyst said.

Ewon Urges Sabah Govt To Hold At Least 30 Pct Equity In Investments

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government is encouraged to hold at least 30 per cent equity in domestic investment projects to empower the economy of the state, said Datuk Ewon Benedick (PH-Kadamaian).

MIHAS@Dubai Highlights Malaysia's Leadership, Expertise In Halal Industry To Global Markets

From Zarul Effendi Razali

DUBAI, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) in Dubai will highlight Malaysia's leadership and expertise in the halal industry to a global audience.

Banking Sector's Loan Growth To Taper To 4-5 Pct In 2025 - AmInvestment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- AmInvestment Bank expects loan growth in the banking sector to taper to 4.0-5.0 per cent in 2025 on a potential tariff driven slowdown in exports and risk to consumption spending from the RON 95 rationalisation.

Strong Malaysia-UAE Trade Ties In Halal Industry Underscore High Demand, Trust Within MENA Region -- Ahmad Zahid

DUBAI, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The strong trade relationship between Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the halal industry underscores the high demand and trust in Malaysia’s premium halal products within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

MITI To Unveil Report On China’s Iron And Steel Overcapacity Impact - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The government, through the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), will soon release the findings of a report examining the impact of excess capacity from China, particularly in the iron and steel sector.

Malaysia's Economic Growth To Remain Modest Amid External Challenges - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth will remain modest for the rest of 2024, citing weakening external demand and ongoing global policy uncertainties, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Ringgit Advances As Domestic Optimism Offsets US Rate Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains on Monday, buoyed by optimism over Malaysia’s domestic outlook, which offset concerns about the direction of US interest rates.

MARA Targets Sales Potential Of Up To RM100 Mln At MIHAS@Dubai 2024

From Zarul Effendi Razali

DUBAI, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) is targeting a sales potential of up to RM100 million at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) which will take place on November 18 at the World Trade Centre (WTC) Dubai.

Labuan’s Tax Regime Supports Eligible Businesses With Many Incentives - Lim

LABUAN, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The issue of extending three per cent tax benefits to all business sectors in Labuan does not arise, as various incentives are already in place under existing tax laws, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Remaining In Consolidation Mode Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is anticipated to remain in a consolidation phase next week, with investors closely monitoring both domestic and international developments that could influence market direction. 

KLCI Futures To Trade Range-bound Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade range-bound next week.