KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) forecasts the banking sector’s earnings to grow at a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4 per cent over the financial year of 2024-2026.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to experience muted demand next week due to global economic uncertainties following the ‘hanging’ United States (US) tariffs, which are still on a 90-day pause.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is cutting 10 per cent of its workforce to cope with challenging operating conditions, particularly due to falling crude prices.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
HUANGSHAN, June 5 (Bernama) -- Stronger grassroots implementation, simplified processes for businesses, and closer public–private partnerships are key to unlocking the full potential of regional trade pacts, according to ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia erased early gains to close lower for the sixth consecutive day today, weighed down by selling pressure in regional emerging markets due to concerns over the ongoing US tariff conflict, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) recorded investment income totalling RM18.31 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), a 13 per cent decline from RM20.99 billion in the corresponding period in 2024.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Friday amid renewed market uncertainty after a US federal appeals court granted the White House’s request to temporarily pause a lower-court ruling which struck down President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia failed to sustain earlier gains and ended the week on a weaker note, weighed down by continued selling pressure in heavyweight and midcap stocks amid downbeat regional sentiment.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was lower at midday, dragged down by selling in selected utilities, consumer products and services heavyweight counters, amid lingering cautious sentiment surrounding global trade tariffs.
KLANG, May 29 (Bernama) -- Businesses are encouraged to integrate resilience, agility and adaptability into their strategies to navigate global supply chain disruptions, as geopolitical tensions have become increasingly common in today’s globalised economy.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will be supporting the whole government approach in achieving RM13 billion in potential trade and investments at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan.
