Foreign Investors Extend Buying Streak In Malaysia’s Corporate Bonds - Economist

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Despite global market volatility, foreign investors have remained net buyers of Malaysia’s Private Debt Securities (PDS) for five consecutive months, underscoring confidence in the country’s corporate bond market.

DistribuTECH 2025: Bidgely To Leverage AI For A Smarter Grid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Bidgely, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Software as a Service (SaaS) company, has announced its participation at the upcoming DistribuTECH International conference in Dallas, Texas, from March 24 to 27.

Maintenance Fee Arrears: Should We Be Concerned?

By Abdul Hamid A. Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Unpaid maintenance fees in strata developments have reached worrying levels, with arrears estimated in the hundreds of millions — and potentially billions, if unaddressed.

Kerjaya Prospek Bags RM51.03 Mln Contract In Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Kerjaya Prospek (M) Sdn Bhd, has received a contract from Persada Mentari Sdn Bhd (PMSB) to execute and complete piling and earthworks for a proposed service apartment in Penang, valued at RM51.03 million. 

PIF’s Interest In AirAsia Signals Confidence In Growth, AirAsia Remains Tight-lipped

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) --  Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) interest in AirAsia signals confidence in the low-cost carrier’s financial prospects, with aviation analysts predicting substantial growth should the investment proceed.

Bursa Malaysia Set To Trend Higher Next Week On Improved Sentiment -- Analyst

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trend higher next week, supported by improved sentiment and renewed interest in fundamentally strong stocks.

Malaysia's International Reserves Rise To US$118.3 Bln As At Feb 28, 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserves rose to US$118.3 billion as at Feb 28, 2025, from US$117.7  billion on Feb 14, 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Malaysian Banks To See Moderate Profit Growth In 2025 On Steady Loan Expansion -- RAM Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysian banks will likely see moderate profit growth this year, underpinned by steady loan expansion and still-benign loan provisioning expenses.

Ringgit Rises For 5th Day As US Tariff Uncertainty Weighs

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the fifth consecutive day as uncertainties over US tariff policies prompted traders and investors to steer clear of riskier assets, an analyst said.   

Zeitview Raises US$60 Mln To Accelerate Visual AI Platform For Critical Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Zeitview, the leader in visual artificial intelligence (AI) for critical infrastructure, has announced a capital raise of US$60 million led by Climate Investment, with participation from existing investors. (US$1=RM4.41)

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher But Retreats Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking the rally on Wall Street overnight as the United States (US) automotive makers get temporary tariff reprieve, but it retreated thereafter on selling pressure.

Ringgit Surges Against US Dollar Amid Renewed Global Risk Appetite

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit surged against the US dollar on Wednesday, riding the wave of broad greenback weakness and renewed global risk appetite, said an analyst.