OPR Aligns With Malaysia's Economic Prospects — BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The following is an interview with Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour following March’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting:  

Jiangsu's GDP Growth Outpaces National Average, Boosting China's Economy - CGTN

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Jiangsu Province has achieved a 5.8 per cent growth in its gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, surpassing the national average by 0.8 percentage points.

BNM Seen Holding OPR At 3 Pct – Economists

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent during its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting today, amid a stable interest rate environment, economists said.  

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday As Bargain Hunters Step In, CI Up 0.67 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its uptrend momentum at midday, boosted by bargain hunting in the domestic market, with continued buying activities in selected heavyweights, led by the financial services, utilities and industrial and product services sectors.   

ASEAN To Hold Talks With US, GCC, China On Trade -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has said that the summit that ASEAN plans to hold with the United States (US) is currently in the planning stages. 

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday, CI Down 0.88 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in the red at midday as investors braced for an impending escalation in the global trade war, following the United States’ (US) confirmation of its tariff imposition on Mexico, Canada and China, effective today.  

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit kicked off the day by opening higher against the US dollar on Tuesday amid traders awaiting details of the United States (US) tariff implementation, an analyst said.  

Govt To Focus On Promoting Malaysia As A Safe Investment Destination - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The government will place greater emphasis on promoting Malaysia as a safe investment destination, based on political and economic stability, pro-business policies, and its strategic location in Southeast Asia, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI).

Handal Energy Expands Into Healthcare Sector With RM69 Mln Hospital Venture

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Handal Energy Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary Handal Hospitality Sdn Bhd (HHSB) has signed a memorandum of agreement with Hartanah Azzahrah Sdn Bhd to facilitate the acquisition of two hospitals worth at a price of not less than RM69 million.

Banking Sector Remains Bullish; Dividend Expected At 5.0-6.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian banking sector remains bullish as it provides  a good shelter from Trump 2.0, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

High EPF Dividend Boosts Confidence In Malaysia's Market, Investment – Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) decision to declare a 6.30 per cent dividend for both conventional and shariah savings for 2024 will bolster confidence in the capital market and investment sector, an economist said.  

EPF To Base Future Investments On Strategic Asset Allocation – CEO

SHAH ALAM, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) future investments will be guided by its Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA), which follows a three-year investment cycle and is reviewed every three years.