Petronas Chemicals Drops 8.69 Pct On Lower FY2024 Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) shares fell in early trade on Bursa Malaysia after reporting a lower net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024).

Malaysia Must Accelerate Productivity Growth To Keep Pace With Peers – Tengku Zafrul

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s productivity has shown growth, but not at a fast enough pace, especially when compared to other economies that were once at a similar level, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Analysts Mixed On Westports Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Analysts are mixed on Westports Holdings Bhd’s outlook, with two investment banks offering differing perspectives.

Uni-Fuels Secures Additional US$1.26 Mln To Fuel Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited (Uni-Fuels) has announced that its underwriter has fully exercised its over-allotment option, purchasing an additional 315,000 Class A Ordinary Shares at US$4.00 per share. (US$1=RM 4.42)

Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Tuesday as bargain hunting continued in most index-linked counters, led by financial services, analysts said. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Bargain Hunting After US Delays Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today as bargain hunting emerged amid news on delayed import tariffs hike proposed by the United States (US) on Mexico and Canada on Monday.

KLIA Aerotrain Saga: A Disappointing Delay

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- The delay in resumption of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Aerotrain service, originally scheduled for January 2025, has been nothing short of disappointment after over two years of anticipation.

Maybank IB Forecasts 41 Pct Gateway Container Mix For Westports In FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) forecast a 41 per cent gateway container mix for Westports Holdings Bhd in financial year 2025 (FY2025), compared to 45 per cent recorded in the third quarter last year, with a tariff hike anticipated in FY2027.

Bank Islam Eyes 800 Sign-ups For Mastercard World Premier Wealth Credit Card-i This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd is targeting 800 sign-ups for its newly launched Bank Islam Mastercard World Premier Wealth Credit Card-i by the end of this year.

Uni-Fuels Raises US$8.4 Mln In Successful IPO Closing

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited (Uni-Fuels) has successfully closed its underwritten initial public offering (IPO) of 2,100,000 Class A Ordinary Shares at a public offering price of US$4.00 per share, raising total gross proceeds of US$8.4 million before underwriting discounts and commissions. (US$1 = RM4.49)

Automotive Sector Revs Up To Another Resilient Performance In 2024 As First National EV Debuts

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- As 2024 draws to a close, the automotive industry stands out not only because of the better-than-expected vehicle sales for the third year running but also due to the much-anticipated launch of Malaysia’s very own electric vehicle (EV).

GDA Stands Firm On RM11 Offer For MAHB Despite Directors' Rejection

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Gateway Development Alliance Sdn Bhd (GDA), the consortium proposing to privatise Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), remains steadfast on its RM11 per share offer price, despite recommendations from independent directors to reject it.