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Analysts Maintain ‘buy’ On 99 Speed Mart After Solid 1Q Results

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Analysts maintained a positive outlook on 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd (99 Speed Mart) following its first quarter (1Q) results for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 (FY2025).

Malaysian Economy Expands 4.4 Pct In 1Q, Anchored By Household Spending

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy expanded by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), driven by sustained household spending supported by favourable labour market conditions and government policies, compared to 4.2 per cent in 1Q 2024.

Research Houses Positive On Dialog's Long-term Ventures Despite Lower 3Q Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Research houses are positive on Dialog Group Bhd’s long-term ventures in the upstream and midstream segments despite its lower net profit for the third quarter ended March 31, 2025 (3Q FY2025).

Ringgit Continues To Improve Ahead Of Malaysia's 1Q GDP Announcement

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has continued its positive momentum, opening stronger against the US dollar this morning, ahead of Malaysia’s first quarter (1Q) 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) announcement today, an analyst said.

APEC Forecasts Slower Regional Growth Of 2.6 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Economic growth across the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region is projected to moderate to 2.6 per cent in 2025 and 2.7 per cent in 2026, marking a significant decline from the 3.6 per cent recorded in 2024, according to the latest report by the APEC Policy Support Unit.

Malaysia's Palm Oil Inventory Set To Rise 15 Pct In May 2025 - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysian palm oil stocks are expected to rise 15 per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) in May 2025 to 2.15 million tonnes, driven by higher output, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

Research Firms Raise Malaysia’s 1Q 2025 GDP Forecast To 4.5-4.6 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Research firms have projected a higher gross domestic product (GDP) of between 4.5 and 4.6 per cent from 4.4 per cent previously for the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), ahead of this Friday’s announcement.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar As US-China Trade Tensions Ease

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif and Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, as easing US-China trade tensions brought relief to the financial markets, reducing recession fears and boosting risk-on sentiment among the traders and investors, an analyst said.

2025 Container Growth Forecast At 2.5 Pct, 'Hold' Rating On Westports - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has maintained a 2025 growth forecast of 2.5 per cent for container throughput, underpinned by new services from shipping alliances, and potential front-loading activities during the 90-day tariff pause.

Malaysian Rubber Market Likely To Stay Subdued Amid Demand Uncertainty

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to remain subdued next week due to a prevailing bias towards weaker demand.

CIMB Downgrades Recommendations On Petronas Chemicals To ‘Hold’

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has downgraded its recommendation for Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PChem) to a "Hold” from “Buy”.

PubMatic Launches AI-driven Media Buying Platform For Programmatic Advertising

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- PubMatic, a leader in digital advertising technology, has launched its upgraded solution suite for buyers, powered by generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).