KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd’s net profit jumped to RM92.74 million in the second quarter (2Q) ended Sept 30, 2024 from RM41.57 million in the same period last year.
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded slightly higher against the US dollar early Thursday, amid uncertainty over the upcoming US presidential election on Nov 5, an analyst said.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to weaken against the US dollar on Wednesday as uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the US presidential election on Nov 5 weighed on the local currency.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its forecast for Malaysia’s gross domestic product growth at 5.0 per cent for 2024 and expects it to moderate to 4.8 per cent in 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally lower amidst continued concerns over escalating geopolitical tensions, the United States (US) election uncertainties as well as the slower pace of US interest rate cuts, analysts said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The government’s allocation of RM900 million for the “Program Residensi Rakyat” (PRR) and “Rumah Mesra Rakyat” housing schemes under Budget 2025 is set to address the critical need for more affordable housing options in the face of economic uncertainty.
By Rosemarie Khoo
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower on Tuesday on the continued expectation of a slower pace of US interest rate cuts, China’s cooling economy and heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East, said an analyst.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended in negative territory today as it continued its consolidation phase due to a lack of buying catalysts, said an analyst.
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly flat against the US dollar on Tuesday, as cautious sentiment surrounding the current economic outlook saw some investors turn to safe-haven assets, an economist said.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia moved in a tight range amid muted trading to close easier today, reflecting weak buying interest as investors paused to assess the details of Budget 2025, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Singapore are the two countries in ASEAN with well-established credit bureaux which aggregate extensive data from various sources, supported by the high level of banking penetration in their economies, according to Moody’s.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The allocation of RM470 million for financing funds aimed at supporting women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will play a crucial role in assisting women entrepreneurs in securing working capital, acquiring assets, and expanding their business capacity to higher levels.
