Malayan Cement's Net Profit Rises To RM139.44 Mln In 1Q FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Malayan Cement Bhd reported a higher net profit for the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (1Q FY2025), increasing to RM139.44 million, compared to RM96.10 million in the same period in 2023.

AM Best Affirms NongHyup Property and Casualty Insurance’s Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (excellent) of South Korea’s NongHyup Property and Casualty Insurance Company Limited (NH P&C).

Bursa Malaysia Expected To Trade In Tight Range Between 1,600 And 1,610 Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is anticipated to trade within a tight range of 1,600 to 1,610 next week, with 1,600 remaining a key psychological and technical threshold, reflecting Malaysia’s resilient economic backdrop.

Can-One Posts Net Loss Of RM100.53 Mln In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) — Can-One Bhd posted a net loss of RM100.53 million in the third quarter of financial year 2024 (3Q FY2024) against a net loss of RM23.11 million in 3Q FY2023.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Selling In Selected Heavyweights

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower today dragged by continued selling in selected heavyweights, led by the financial services and utilities sectors, amid a mixed performance in regional peers. 

FMC Continues Monitoring Domestic Financial Market Conditions Amidst Key Global Developments

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Financial Markets Committee (FMC) continues to monitor the domestic financial market conditions amidst key global developments, namely the outcome of the recent US election and concerns surrounding China’s economic growth prospects.

Rising Equity Market Capitalisation Further Evidence Of Malaysia's Economic Recovery -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted that the rise in Malaysia’s equity market capitalisation this year, which has surpassed RM2 trillion, is further evidence of Malaysia's economic recovery.

Bursa Malaysia Gives Up Earlier Gains To End Mixed

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up earlier gains to end mixed today, amid a higher regional market showing, as property, construction, and healthcare counters attracted buying interests, while plantation, banking, and telecommunication stocks saw some profit-taking, an analyst said.

Rubber Market To Trade On Positive Mode Next Week On EUDR Delay

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) expects the rubber market to trade positively next week, following the delay in the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

Malaysia’s Removal From US Treasury Monitoring List Indicates Balanced, Transparent Policies – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s removal from the United States Treasury’s (Treasury) monitoring list indicated that the country’s economic and foreign exchange policies are now viewed as balanced and transparent, said an economist.

BNM: Existing Mega Projects Will Continue To Support Malaysia's Economic Growth In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) --  Despite the absence of mega project developments in Budget 2025, existing mega projects will continue to support Malaysia's economic growth next year, said Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Malaysia's Removal From US Currency Watch List Affirms Ringgit's Market-driven Status - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) welcomed Malaysia’s removal from a US currency manipulation watch list, affirming the ringgit’s market-driven status.