Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Despite Softer US Market Overnight

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to open higher on Friday, despite a weaker overnight US market. 

KSI Forecasts Malaysia's Economic Growth At 4.9 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic growth is expected to moderate to 4.9 per cent in 2025, slightly above the official target range of 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent, taking into account the impact of domestic policies and external challenges, said KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific (KSI).

Bursa Malaysia Stages Weak Start To 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index started the year on a subdued note, tracking the overnight decline in the US market.

Ringgit Closes Out 2024 As Top Performer Among Major Asian Currencies

By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit emerged as the best-performing currency in Asia in 2024, standing out among major regional peers amid a challenging global economic landscape.

Bursa Malaysia Shines In 2024, CI To Touch 1,800 Next Year, With 50 New Listings

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's equity market delivered a commendable performance in 2024, earning a solid grade close to an “A”, with several key milestones achieved throughout the year, laying the foundation for the main index to reach 1,800 next year, with 50 new listings anticipated.

Permaju Proposes RM258 Mln Capital Reduction 

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Permaju Industries Bhd has proposed a capital reduction of up to RM258 million via the cancellation of its issued share capital “which is lost and unrepresented by available assets.” 

Gamuda Able To Develop Up To 1,000MWs Data Centre On Newly Acquired Land - HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The land acquired by Gamuda Bhd at Springhill Industrial Park in Negeri Sembilan could support the development of data centre (DC) capacities of between 700-1,000 megawatts (MWs) based on two to three MWs per acre with a downward adjustment in net area, Hong Leong Investment Bank’s (HLIB) preliminary estimates show.

TT Vision's Unit Secures Contract Worth Approximately RM8.74 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- TT Vision Holdings Bhd’s (TTVHB) wholly-owned subsidiary, TT Vision Technologies Sdn Bhd (TT Vision) has accepted a purchase order for its machine vision equipment from a major customer, for a contract value of US$1.95 million or approximately RM8.74 million.

Bursa Malaysia Recoups Earlier Losses To End Higher

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the penultimate day of the year positively after a weak start, driven by buying momentum in selected heavyweights led by Maybank and Petronas Chemicals amid year-end window dressing by local institutions. 

Rising Electricity Costs, Green Power Initiatives To Propel Solar Adoption In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Rising electricity costs and corporate requirements to report energy-saving initiatives are set to accelerate solar adoption in 2025, driving solar engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) players' order books to all-time highs.

Southern Cable Secures RM172.57 Mln Contract For Cable Supply In East Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Southern Cable Group Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Southern Cable Sdn Bhd, has been awarded a RM172.57 million contract to supply and deliver cables and conductors in East Malaysia.

Malaysia's TIV For New Vehicle Sales Set To Fall To 755,000 Units In 2025 - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The total industry volume (TIV) for new vehicle sales is expected to decline by four per cent year-on-year to 755,000 units in 2025, compared with 790,000 units in 2024, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.