Hibiscus Petroleum's Brunei Acquisition To Contribute To Earnings Starting FY2025

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's acquisition of TotalEnergies in Brunei will start to contribute to its earnings from the financial year ending June 30, 2025 (FY2025), said managing director Dr Kenneth Pereira. 

Bursa Malaysia Holds Firm Near 1,600 Level, Tracks Wall Street's Upswing

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed resilient near the psychologically significant 1,600 level, taking cues from Wall Street's record close following the nomination of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as the new US Treasury Secretary.

MARC Ratings: Oil Prices To Range Between US$65 And US$75 Per Barrel In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC Ratings) has projected that oil prices will likely range between US$65 (US$1=RM4.46) and US$75 per barrel in 2025.

Petronas Chemicals' Shares Up At Mid-Morning Despite 3Q Net Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd’s shares on Bursa Malaysia rose during the mid-morning session despite recording a RM789 million net loss in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) compared with a net profit of RM424 million in the same period last year. 

Analysts Remain Bullish On Dialog, Keeping It At 'Buy'

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has maintained its “buy” call for Dialog Group Bhd, with an unchanged target price of RM3, forecasting the group’s performance for financial year 2025 to remain stable, driven by sustained contributions from the upstream and midstream segments.

Dialog Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM150.97 Mln In 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM150.97 million for the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (1Q FY2025) compared to a net profit of RM132.17 million in the same quarter last year. 

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.

Brazil-Malaysia Semiconductor Collaboration To Make Malaysia A Regional Industrial Gateway - Tg Zafrul

RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 18 (Bernama) — Malaysia is poised to become a regional industrial gateway following its collaborations with Brazil in the semiconductor sector, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Ringgit To See Tight Trading Amid Cautious Mode Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a tight range next week following the US dollar’s recent rally amid anticipation of slower United States (US) interest rate cuts, according to Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Electronics Supplier Summit Showcases Johor As investment Destination 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Electronics Supplier Summit held recently spotlighted the government's continuous efforts to create an environment conducive to investment and innovation, showcasing Johor as a premier investment destination for the electronics sector.

Strong Investments, Exports Drive Malaysia's Third Quarter GDP Growth To 5.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 -- The Malaysian economy expanded by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024), driven by strong investment activities and continued improvement in exports.

MR DIY Shares Slide After Reporting Lower 3Q Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- MR DIY Group (M) Bhd shares fell in early Bursa Malaysia trade today following a drop in third-quarter (3Q) 2024 net profit.