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.

Analysts Positive On Sime Darby FY2025 Earnings Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd has raised its financial year 2025 and 2026 (FY2025–FY2026) earnings forecasts for Sime Darby Bhd by two per cent to account for an upward revision of its 2025 Perodua sales volume assumption to 330,000 units from 310,000 units.

Transport Ministry Forms Committee To Review Maritime Law, Port Acts

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The Transport Ministry has formed the Malaysia Maritime Law Revision Committee (MLRC) to review and update the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (MSO) 1952 and the respective Port Acts to ensure they remain relevant and effective in the face of evolving industry practices, international standards, and maritime treaties, said its minister, Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

Petronas Chemicals' Shares Up At Mid-Morning Despite 3Q Net Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd’s shares on Bursa Malaysia rose during the mid-morning session despite recording a RM789 million net loss in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) compared with a net profit of RM424 million in the same period last year. 

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.

Sarawak Projects Up To 6 Pct Economic Growth In 2024 -- Abang Johari

KUCHING, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is projected to experience resilient economic growth of five to six per cent in 2024 due to strong external demand, increased domestic activities and easing inflationary pressures.

Ringgit Ends Lower As US Election Results Unfold

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, snapping two days of gains, as the US presidential election results poured in, said an economist. 

BMI Revises Malaysia’s Health Expenditure Growth Forecast To 8.7 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has revised its forecast for Malaysia’s health expenditure growth to 8.7 per cent per year from 2023 to 2028, up from its previous forecast of 8.3 per cent.

PDAM Commits To Improving Facilities While Balancing Financial Realities Of Members

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Petroleum Dealers Association of Malaysia (PDAM) is committed to exploring solutions to align with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's vision for all petrol station operators to improve facilities at their premises.

Ringgit Expected To Trade Sideways Next Week Ahead Of The US Election

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade sideways against the US dollar next week, moving in the RM4.34-RM4.35 range, as markets await the US presidential election on Nov 5.

Ringgit Rebounds Slightly Vs USD In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged up against the US dollar in the early session on Wednesday, amidst cautious sentiments on the global economic front as recent losses prompted some investors to shift towards emerging currencies, said an analyst.

Minimal Impact Of Minimum Wage, Foreign Worker Levy On Infrastructure Supply Chain -- Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd foresees minimal impact from the proposed hikes in minimum wages to RM1,700 and foreign worker levies on the local infrastructure supply chain.