Concerns Over US Fiscal Position Dampen The Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- The US dollar continues to weaken, pressured by concerns over the United States (US) fiscal outlook, including rising debt, widening deficits and increased government spending, alongside trade tensions and shifting global investments.

Bank Islam's Net Profit Eases To RM126.27 Mln In 1Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (BIMB) posted a net profit of RM126.27 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), 3.53 per cent lower compared to RM130.73 million recorded in the same period last year.

BNM: Malaysia's International Reserves Assets At US$118.70 Bln As Of End-April

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's international reserve assets amounted to US$118.70 billion (US$1= RM4.21) as of end-April, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$1.75 billion, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Pestec Bags RM270 Mln Klang Valley Rail Job 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama)-- Pestec International Bhd’s (Pestec) unit, Pestech Technology Sdn Bhd has secured a RM270.4 million contract from Dhaya Maju Infrastructure (Asia) Sdn Bhd (DMIA) for works on Phase 2 of the Klang Valley electric double-track railway project.

Gold Futures Rebound After Two-Day Slide Ahead Of FOMC Meeting Minutes

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher, rebounding after two consecutive days of losses ahead of the release of the US Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Commitee (FOMC) meeting minutes on Wednesday.

FGV Holdings Swings Back To Profit In 1Q On Stronger Plantation Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- FGV Holdings Bhd has returned to the black with a net profit of RM36.48 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), compared with a net loss of RM13.50 million in 1Q 2024. 

Lower Revenue From Key Segments Weighs On MISC’s 1Q 2025 Earnings

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- MISC Bhd’s net profit eased to RM705.70 million in its first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) from RM759.90 million in the same period a year earlier on the back of lower revenue for the quarter. 

Astral Asia's Unit Obtains Iron Ore Mining Rights On 40.47 Hectare Land In Pahang

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Astral Asia Bhd's (AAB) wholly-owned subsidiary, Astral Chem Sdn Bhd (AC) has been granted iron ore mining rights from AAB's 65 per cent subsidiary, Astral Asia Plantation Sdn Bhd (AAP). 

AC Obtains Iron Ore Mining Rights On 40.47 Hectare Land In Pahang

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Astral Asia Bhd's (AAB) wholly-owned subsidiary, Astral Chem Sdn Bhd (AC) has been granted iron ore mining rights from AAB's 65 per cent subsidiary, Astral Asia Plantation Sdn Bhd (AAP). 

Sentral REIT To Acquire Arcoris Plaza's Assets For RM70 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Sentral Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Management Sdn Bhd has inked a conditional sale and purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire UEM Sunrise Bhd's asset at Arcoris Plaza Development here for RM70 million.

MN Holdings Unit Bags Data Centre Contract Worth RM52.50 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- MN Holdings Bhd announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, MN Power Transmission Sdn Bhd, has secured a data centre contract valued at RM52.50 million.

Shin Yang's Unit Receives LOI From Home Affairs Ministry For Completion Offshore Patrol Vessels

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Shin Yang Group Bhd’s (Shin Yang) wholly-owned subsidiary, Shin Yang Shipyard Sdn Bhd, has received a Letter of Intent (LOI) from the Ministry of Home Affairs to appoint as a contractor for works on offshore patrol vessels (OPVs).