Maybank IB Remains Positive On Axiata's Earnings Outlook, Reiterates 'buy' Call

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) maintained a positive earnings forecast on Axiata Group Bhd and reiterated a ‘Buy’ call on Axiata with an unchanged target price of RM2.90 per share.

Petronas Should Adapt To New Energy Transition Demands Amid Economic And Geopolitical Uncertainties

By Kamarul Ariffin Md Yasin & Siti Nurhana Shafirah Mat Nazir

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) must face new demands in the energy transition era to remain relevant amid current economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions.

BNM Reserves Rise In May On Strong Capital Inflows – Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) international reserves rose by US$0.9 billion in May 2025, lifted by sustained foreign capital inflows, with ringgit reserves reaching a nine-month high, said Kenanga Investment Bank (IB) Bhd.

Petronas Not Exiting Canada, Says Group CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has reiterated that the company is not exiting Canada.

Ekuinas Committed Direct Investments Rose To RM4.9 Bln In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Ekuiti Nasional Bhd’s (Ekuinas) cumulative committed direct investment rose to RM4.9 billion in financial year 2024 (FY2024) from RM4.5 billion a year ago, with total economic capital deployed is RM5.6 billion.

SBC Medical Q1 Profit Rises 15 Pct Despite Revenue Dip

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated, a global provider of management services to cosmetic treatment centres, recorded a net profit of US$22 million for the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, marking a 15 per cent increase year-on-year (y-o-y). (US$1=RM4.27)

Axiata To Exit Myanmar With US$150 Mln Divestment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd is exiting Myanmar after its subsidiary, Edotco Investments (Labuan) Ltd, signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) to sell its entire 87.5 per cent stake in Edotco Investments Singapore Pte Ltd for US$150 million (RM713 million).

Committed Funds In PE And VC Industry Totalled Rm24.7 Bln At End-2024

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Total committed funds under management in the Malaysian private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) industry amounted to RM24.7 billion as at the end of 2024.

KPJ Healthcare Posts Higher FY2024 Net Profit Of RM353.81 Mln On Cost Cuts, Efficiency

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Bhd posted a net profit of RM353.81 million for financial year 2024 (FY2024), up from RM263.40 million a year earlier, driven by cost optimisation, operational efficiency and patient-centric investments.

EPF's Commendable Dividend Payout To Spur Economic Activities, Support National Growth -- Economists

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) move to pay a 6.30 per cent dividend for 2024 is expected to stimulate economic activities and contribute to national growth, according to economists.

Axis-REIT To Dispose Of The Annex For RM24.2 Mln, Net Gains To Be Distributed To Unitholders

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (Axis-REIT) is disposing of The Annex in Petaling Jaya for RM24.2 million, with net gains from the transaction to be distributed to unitholders.

Petronas' Profit Slips 32 Pct To RM55.1 Bln In FY2024 Due To Unfavourable Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) net profit fell by 32 per cent to RM55.1 billion in financial year 2024 ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM80.7 billion in FY2023, in line with the lower average realised prices and favourable tax adjustments in 2023.