Hong Leong Bank Posts Higher 1Q Net Profit Of RM1.09 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank Bhd’s net profit rose 5.8 per cent to RM1.09 billion in the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (1Q FY2025) from RM1.03 billion in the same period last year.

CIMB Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM2.03 Bln In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM2.03 billion in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024), compared to RM1.85 billion in the same period last year.

Axiata Returns To Black With RM976.67 Mln Net Profit In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) made a significant turnaround, reaching RM976.67 million from a net loss of RM797.41 million in the same quarter a year ago.

Affin Bank 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM145.82 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM145.82 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q FY2024) compared to the net profit of RM100.45 million in the same 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.

Cargill Enhances Singapore Innovation Center To Drive Food Innovation For Asia’s Evolving Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Cargill is enhancing its Singapore Innovation Center with support from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and Enterprise Singapore to advance food innovation, further contributing to Asia’s vibrant food ecosystem.

Three Construction Players Win Best Project Awards At MCIEA 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Three reputable construction players, namely MMC-Gamuda KVMRT Sdn Bhd, IJM Construction Sdn Bhd and Sunway Construction Group Bhd, have won the Best Project awards at the Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards (MCIEA) 2024 recently.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Fed Rate Caution

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened lower today, tracking Wall Street’s mixed overnight performance, as sentiment remained cautious over the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate trajectory.  

Locals, Traders In Yan Encouraged To Use e-Duit For Simpler Financial Transactions

YAN, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Residents and traders in the Yan district are encouraged to buy and sell using electronic or cashless payment methods, known as e-Duit, to facilitate daily financial transactions and make life easier and more convenient.

APEC Growth Seen Moderating To 3.1 Pct In 2025 Amid Rising Debt, Geopolitical Risk

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Economic and geopolitical factors are slowing growth in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region, which consists of 21 member economies, according to the APEC Regional Trends Analysis report.

Ringgit Gains Marginally As US Dollar Eases After Election Rally

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, lifted by a brief easing in the dollar's strength after an election-driven surge, analysts said.

Malaysia To Monitor Potential Economic Impact Following Trump's Win

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is closely watching for potential changes that may impact global and local economies following Donald Trump’s win in the United States (US) presidential election.