Boulder Imaging Unveils World’s First CDI2-compliant Software For Central Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Boulder Imaging, a leader in machine vision and artificial intelligence solutions, has unveiled the world’s first Common Detector Interface 2 (CDI2)-compliant software for central banks.

Malaysia's Natural Rubber Production Fell 5.1 Pct In December 2024 To 38,299 Tonnes -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production fell 5.1 per cent to 38,299 tonnes in December 2024, compared to 40,341 tonnes in November 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Trade Easier, CI Down 6.23 Pts

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session in negative mode, in sync with most regional bourses, following hotter-than-expected United States (US) inflation data which is likely to delay potential rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.

Economy Ministry To Launch Natural Gas Roadmap By Third Quarter This Year -- Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy will launch the Natural Gas Roadmap in the second or third quarter of this year to ramp up investments into the sector, said its minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli today. 

Capital A, AAX Stocks Up After Positive 4Q Operating Stats

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd and AirAsia X Bhd’s (AAX) shares rose after the release of their positive fourth-quarter financial year 2024 (4QFY24) operating statistics.

Kenanga IB Maintains Malaysia's 2025 Distributive Trade Forecast At 6.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained Malaysia’s distributive trade forecast at 6.5 per cent in 2025 from 5.5 per cent in 2024, driven by higher income prospects and tourism.

Malaysia’s Property Sector Resilient In 2025, Driven By Strong Demand And Key Catalysts – MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s property sector is expected to remain resilient in 2025, driven by sustained buying interest, a declining property overhang, and key catalysts such as the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS), said a research house.

Malaysia's GDP Expected To Come In At 5.1 Pct In 2024 - HLIB Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to be positive with a 5.1 per cent growth year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2024, in line with advance estimate and within the Finance Ministry's (MoF) official target of between 4.8 per cent and 5.3 per cent y-o-y, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB Research). 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Lower, Hot US Inflation Reading Weighs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was marginally lower in early trade Thursday as investors reacted to the hotter-than-expected US inflation data, which is expected to prevent the Federal Reserve from easing interest rate.

CPO Futures Extend Gains For Fifth Day on Lower Stocks, Stronger Soybean Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended its gains for five consecutive days driven by lower stock levels in the country, a dealer said.

MP Proposes Setting Up Forex Risk Committee To GLICs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- A member of parliament today called on the government to set up a committee to coordinate foreign currency exchange (forex) risks to the operations of government-linked investment companies (GLICs).

Ringgit Ends Flat Against US Dollar On Cautious Sentiment

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended flat against the US dollar on cautious sentiment regarding the current economic outlook.