GLICs Continue To Improve Investment Evaluation Process And Monitoring - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) including Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) will continue to monitor and improve governance in investment evaluation processes, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan today. 

Bursa Malaysia Higher In Early Trade, Tracking Wall St Rise

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia climbed higher in early trade on Monday, tracking the rally on Wall Street last Friday.

Rubber Market To Trade Range-bound Next Week, Tracking Tight Supply Situation Due To Weather Disruptions -- Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade range-bound with a tendency to be higher mainly due to a tight supply situation from the weather disruptions, said industry expert Denis Low.

RHB Bank Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM833.19 Mln In 3Q FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd's net profit surged to RM833.19 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q FY2024) from RM649.95 million in the same period last year, attributable to higher total income and lower expected credit losses (ECL).

IBR Pushes For Energy Efficiency, Modernisation

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Incentive-Based Regulation (IBR), a bold transformation for Malaysia’s energy sector, is a framework used by regulators to determine efficient costs and their recovery for electricity supply and services.

Disappointing Earnings Drag TNB Shares Down 4 Pct 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) shares fell four per cent in early trade after the release of its third-quarter financial year 2024 (3Q FY2024) earnings, which came in below expectations. 

Maybank Asset Management Partners With Fidelity International To Launch Multi-Asset Fund

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Maybank Asset Management Sdn Bhd (MAM Malaysia) has launched the MAMG Alpha Capital & Income Opportunities Fund to enhance diversification and deliver both income and capital growth. 

Hong Leong Bank Posts Higher 1Q Net Profit Of RM1.09 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank Bhd’s net profit rose 5.8 per cent to RM1.09 billion in the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (1Q FY2025) from RM1.03 billion in the same period last year.

Axiata Returns To Black With RM976.67 Mln Net Profit In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) made a significant turnaround, reaching RM976.67 million from a net loss of RM797.41 million in the same quarter a year ago.

AMMB 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM500.57 Mln, Declares 10.3 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd’s (AmBank Group) net profit for the second quarter (2Q) ended Sept 30, 2024, climbed to RM500.57 million from RM469.78 million in the same period a year ago.

TM Seen As Among Beneficiaries Of Booming It Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB) sees Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) as among beneficiaries of the booming information technology (IT) market as major cloud and internet companies would also demand greater terrestrial connectivity as well as global subsea cable networks.

MAHB To Sustain Strong Passenger Growth In 2024-2025 -- Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is expected to sustain strong passenger traffic growth in 2024-2025, supported by rising demand from key markets such as China, India, and Southeast Asia.