1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, bolstered by Moody’s recent positive rating on Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating, an analyst said.
At 8 am, the ringgit strengthened to 4.3710/3790 against the greenback, compared to Friday's close of 4.3750/3800.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trended lower in early trade today, weighed down by a lack of fresh catalysts and cautious sentiment ahead of a festive-shortened trading week.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has reaffirmed Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating at “A3” with a “stable” outlook while declaring that Malaysia’s medium-term growth prospects remain buoyant.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- LBS Bina Group Bhd (LBGB) has issued its second tranche of Sustainability Sukuk Wakalah, amounting to RM400 million in nominal value, under its Sukuk Wakalah Programme.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The global environmental, social and governance (ESG) sukuk market is set to surpass US$50 billion (US$1=RM4.46) outstanding in 2025, according to Fitch Ratings.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- RAM Ratings expects corporate bond issuance to remain healthy at RM110 billion-RM120 billion in 2025, supported by infrastructure financing and businesses' funding needs.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd and London-based real estate investor Castleforge marked the next stage in their £1.2 billion (RM6.6 billion) redevelopment of 75 London Wall in the City of London with a groundbreaking ceremony and the signing of one of London’s largest property development loan in recent years, valued at £500 million (RM2.75 billion).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- A gradual salary increase will not lead to excessive inflationary pressures, UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan said.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- AM Best Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Andrea Keenan, is set to deliver a presentation titled “Innovation is in Insurance’s DNA” at the 18th India Rendezvous, scheduled for Jan 20 to 22 at the JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu in Mumbai, India.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd’s share price on Bursa Malaysia was higher at mid-morning after its consortium was appointed as the main contractor to deliver the first civil works package worth over RM8 billion for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Reforms are crucial steps to transform Malaysia into a more resilient and vibrant economy capable of adapting to domestic and global challenges.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain elevated in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), trading between RM4,400 and RM4,800 per tonne, before moderating in the second half (2H 2025) to MYR4,000-RM4,400 per tonne during the seasonal peak.