Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Markets, Geopolitical Tensions

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower on Friday, weighed down by weaker sentiment in regional rubber futures amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over the United States (US) interest rate decision, a dealer said.

Kenanga, Maybank Maintain Calls On Bermaz Auto, Cut Target Prices On Earnings Risk

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained a 'market perform' call on Bermaz Auto Bhd (BAUTO), citing strong near-term earnings visibility.

Farm Fresh Optimistic On Profit Growth With Expansion In Asean Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Johor-based dairy product specialist Farm Fresh Bhd remains optimistic about its profit growth next year, supported by steady progress in both local and overseas projects.

Johor Must Lead In Orange Economy To Drive Creative Industries – Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Johor must position itself as a leader in the Orange Economy, encompassing creative and cultural industries such as media, design, technology and the arts, to drive innovation, high-value jobs and exports, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Sime Darby Posts RM2.06 Bln Net Profit For FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Bhd recorded a lower net profit of RM2.06 billion for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 (FY2025), a decrease of 37.7 per cent from the RM3.31 billion last year, due to the absence of a one-off RM2 billion gain from the sale of its healthcare business.

Maybank Continues To Look For Growth Opportunities, Revises Loan, Nim Expectations - President/GCEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) continues to pursue growth opportunities across segments despite soft market conditions, said president and group chief executive officer (GCEO) Datuk Seri Khairussaleh Ramli. 

Inflation Outlook Steady, Limited Impact From Fuel Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank (IB) Bhd has maintained its 2025 headline inflation forecast at 1.9 per cent year-on-year, while CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd trimmed its projections, with both firms expecting only limited impact from the planned fuel price cut.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Ahead Of Fed Speech

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Friday as investors awaited policy signals from the US Federal Reserve (Fed) at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium later in the day.

AmBank Targets Loan Growth In Line With Industry, Aims FY2026 Net Profit To Exceed RM2 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank) expects its loan growth to keep pace with the industry at around 4 per cent this year, driven mainly by business banking and wholesale segments, while retail loans are expected to remain flat.

AMMB Net Profit Rises To RM516 Mln In 1Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd's net profit rose to RM516.18 million in the first quarter ended June 30, 2025 from RM500.20 million in the same period a year ago. 

Ringgit Likely To Trade Around RM4.20–RM4.22 Next Week On Uncertainties Over Us Interest Rates

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to hover between RM4.20 and RM4.22 next week as traders and investors remain cautious over the trajectory of US interest rates.

Penang’s Medtech Industry A ‘Hidden Gem’ With Strong Growth Potential

By Farhana Poniman

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Penang’s medical technology (medtech) industry is rapidly emerging as one of the state’s most promising sectors, driven by strong global demand, robust local capabilities, and a well-established ecosystem.