Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Renewed Buying Interest

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened higher today on renewed buying interest, bucking the weaker Wall Street overnight performance.

Keyfield's Net Profit Higher At RM81.1 Mln In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Keyfield International Bhd posted its quarterly record-high net profit of RM81.12 million during the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) compared to RM45.78 million net profit in the same quarter last year.

Malaysia Set To Become Southeast Asia's Packaging For Manufacturing Hub Within 10 Years - Reed Exhibitions

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to become Southeast Asia's packaging for manufacturing hub within 10 years, said Reed Exhibitions (RX) China chief operating officer Josephine Lee.

Johor Plantations' 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM77.11 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Bhd’s net profit rose to RM77.11 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) from RM68.28 million in the same period last year. 

German Companies In Malaysia Expect Stable, Positive Economic Outlook For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- German companies in Malaysia have expressed an optimistic outlook for 2025, reflecting positive sentiments about both the current situation and prospects, according to the AHK World Business Outlook Fall 2024 survey.

APEC Growth Seen Moderating To 3.1 Pct In 2025 Amid Rising Debt, Geopolitical Risk

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Economic and geopolitical factors are slowing growth in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region, which consists of 21 member economies, according to the APEC Regional Trends Analysis report.

Hartalega 2Q Net Profit Slips To RM8.63 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Hartalega Holdings Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM8.63 million for the second quarter (2Q) ended Sept 30, 2024 (FY2025) compared to RM27.70 million in the same quarter last year.

Liubao Tea: A Century Of Trade, Transformation, Global Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- A century ago, Liubao tea, sourced from the remote mountains of Wuzhou, began its journey along a vast shipping route that bridged land and sea, fuelling a path of trade.

Ringgit Gains Marginally As US Dollar Eases After Election Rally

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, lifted by a brief easing in the dollar's strength after an election-driven surge, analysts said.

Rubber Market Ends Lower In Tandem With Lower Regional Rubber Futures

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday in tandem with a downtrend in the regional rubber futures market, a dealer said.

CIMB Securities Projects Stronger Throughput Growth For Westports In 2025 On Transhipment Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects stronger throughput volume growth in 2025 for Westports Holdings Bhd driven by a recovery in transhipment volumes and sustained gateway cargo volumes.

Sarawak Projects Up To 6 Pct Economic Growth In 2024 -- Abang Johari

KUCHING, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is projected to experience resilient economic growth of five to six per cent in 2024 due to strong external demand, increased domestic activities and easing inflationary pressures.