Malaysia's Feb PMI Rises To 49.7, Highest Since Last August – S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 49.7 in February 2025, the highest reading since last August, S&P Global said.  

Shariah Account’s Equal Dividend Highlights Strength Of Shariah Investments – Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) 6.30 per cent dividend payout for 2024 for the Shariah account, involving a total distribution of RM10.19 billion, is proof that Shariah-compliant investments have strong potential in generating returns, according to an economist.  

EPF declares dividend of 6.30 Pct For Both Simpanan Konvensional, Simpanan Shariah for 2024, Total Payout Amounts RM73.24 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) --  The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) board today announced a dividend rate of 6.30 per cent for Simpanan Konvensional, with a total payout of RM63.05 billion, and 6.30 per cent for Simpanan Shariah, with a total payout of RM10.19 billion.

Rubber Market To Stay Volatile Next Week On Supply Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to remain volatile next week, driven by mixed signals from regional markets and concerns over supply constraints, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association.  

Yunnan Conference Launches Honghe Blueberry Brand Strategy To Propel Industry Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The 2025 Yunnan Blueberry Conference kicked off on Feb 27 in Mile City, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, Southwest China. 

Reinforce Centrality, Focus On Realistic Targets And Delivery, ASEAN-BAC’s Nazir Razak Tells Grouping

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- While the United States President Donald Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on both allies and rivals, an ASEAN’s top private sector official has cautioned Southeast Asian economies to increase trade and reinforce their centrality to shield themselves from such global uncertainties.

Ringgit Declines As US Prepares 25 Pct Tariffs On Canada, Mexico

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit weakened further against the US dollar amid mixed market sentiments following the US government’s preparations to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico in early March.

Mah Sing's Net Profit Rises To RM240.75 Mln In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Mah Sing Group Bhd's net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) rose to RM240.75 million from RM215.29 million recorded in FY2023, demonstrating the resilient demand for its affordably priced and strategically located developments.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned lower at midday due to selling in selected heavyweights, led by the financial services, plantation and utilities counters. 

Businesses Foresee Encouraging Environment In 1Q 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Businesses are anticipating a favourable business environment in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), underpinned by a positive confidence indicator of 3.2 per cent compared to 4.8 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Hytera To Unveil HyTalk PTToC Platform At MWC25, Revolutionising Communication For Critical Industries 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Hytera Communications, a global leader in professional communications technologies and solutions, will showcase its Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC or PTToC) solution, the Hytera HyTalk PoC Platform, at Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25) in Barcelona on March 3 to 6.

Guan Chong's Net Profit Surges To RM429.2 Mln In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Guan Chong Bhd’s net profit surged to RM429.18 million in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) compared with RM100.93 million in the preceding year partly due to higher selling prices of cocoa products.