Axiata’s Shares Jump On Strong 1Q Net Profit, HLIB Upgrades To ‘Buy’

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd’s shares rose in early trade after it reported more than a two-fold increase in net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025).

Axiata's 1Q Net Profit More Than Doubles To RM159.8 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd’s net profit jumped to RM159.8 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) from RM60.03 million in the same period last year, driven by foreign exchange gains, lower depreciation and amortisation and higher contributions from CelcomDigi.

Bursa Malaysia Roars Back, CI Jumps 1.63 Pct On Bargain Hunting, Foreign Funds

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia bounced back from yesterday’s losses to close on a firmer footing today, with the key index gaining 1.63 per cent, buoyed by bargain hunting, renewed foreign fund inflows, and signs of easing trade-related anxieties.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid US Tensions, Cautious Market

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on selling activities in the financial services and industrial products and services sectors’ heavyweights, amid tensions between US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

Axiata To Exit Myanmar With US$150 Mln Divestment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd is exiting Myanmar after its subsidiary, Edotco Investments (Labuan) Ltd, signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) to sell its entire 87.5 per cent stake in Edotco Investments Singapore Pte Ltd for US$150 million (RM713 million).

Digital Banks Must Realign Strategies To Serve B40

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Digital banks in Malaysia are increasing efforts to reach the underserved B40 group, especially those in rural areas, by integrating banking services into popular platforms and offering attractive incentives to encourage usage.

RHB Bank Subscribes To Additional Shares In Boost Bank Worth RM51 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has subscribed to an aggregate of about 51 million new shares in Boost Bank for RM51 million since May 17, 2024, in order to maintain its 40 per cent equity interest in the digital bank.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Winning Streak, Leads Asia In Market Performance

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its winning streak for a third consecutive day today, buoyed by renewed investor confidence and strategic repositioning, said UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Buying In Telecommunications, Consumer Stocks

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its upward trend for a second straight day today, thanks to buying in telecommunications and consumer stocks. 

Bursa Malaysia Remains Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its positive tone at midday, supported by buying interest in most heavyweights as market sentiment continued to improve, analysts said. 

Axiata, Sinar Mas Get Shareholders Nod On XLSMART Merger

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd and Sinar Mas announced that shareholders of PT XL Axiata Tbk, PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk, and PT Smart Telcom (SmartTel) have formally approved the merger of the three companies into XLSMART.

Seize EM Opportunity With Reforms, Investment Push - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should seize the opportunity to differentiate itself positively in political and policy stability among emerging markets (EMs) by accelerating foreign and domestic direct investment, leveraging a broadly favourable global backdrop.