Ringgit Retreats After Three Days Of Gains

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower on Friday, snapping three consecutive days of gains amid profit-taking activities.

Oil And Gas Exploration Vital For Decarbonisation Despite Investment Decline

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Investment in oil and gas exploration has plummeted two-thirds in the last decade,  but according to Wood Mackenzie's latest Horizons report, the sector remains crucial for decarbonisation and providing advantaged barrels in the energy transition.

Bumi Armada Profit Rises 19 Pct To RM211.33 Mln In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Bumi Armada Bhd’s net profit increased by 19 per cent to RM211.33 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q FY2024) from RM177.77 million in the same period last year.

Malaysia's Inflation At 1.9 Pct In Oct 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street Gains Overnight

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking the better overnight performance on Wall Street bolstered by Nvidia’s strong earnings.

Ringgit Extends Uptrend Against Greenback In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its recent positive momentum to trade slightly higher against the US dollar in the early session on Friday.

Cpo Futures Fall As Weaker Demand, Rising Output Weigh On Prices

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday, pressured by expectations of weaker domestic demand, according to market sources. 

Oriental Holdings 3Q Net Profit Falls 70.1 Pct To RM88.87 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Oriental Holdings Bhd has recorded a 70.1 per cent lower net profit to RM88.87 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q FY2024) from RM297.42 million in the same period last year.

DRB-Hicom Posts RM282.56 Mln Pre-tax Profit For First Nine Months Of FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- DRB-Hicom Bhd posted a pre-tax profit of RM282.56 million for the first nine months ended Sept 30, 2024 (9M FY2024) supported by stable revenue of RM12.23 billion, reflecting a marginal increase of 1.2 per cent compared to the same corresponding period last year.

Hap Seng 3Q 2024 Net Profit Soars Nearly Fourfold To RM193.11 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's (HSCB) net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) soared nearly fourfold to RM193.11 million, up from RM50.30 million in the same period last year.

FBM KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today. 

Rubber Market Closes Lower, Tracking Regional Futures Markets

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Thursday, taking its cue from the mixed regional rubber futures market performance and weighed down by the stronger ringgit versus the US dollar, a dealer said.