RAM Ratings Maintains Stable Outlook On Malaysian Banking Sector For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) has maintained a stable outlook on the Malaysian banking sector in 2025 despite external pressure.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Lack Of Buying Catalysts

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the day broadly lower, driven primarily by selling in construction and banking sectors, while healthcare stocks saw some buying interest, an analyst said.

Strong Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia At Close, CI Up 1.04 Pct

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended gains to a third consecutive session today, driven by broad-based buying across various sectors following the recent strong sell-off, in line with the performance of regional markets, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street’s Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded at Thursday’s open, tracking Wall Street’s gains after days of selling.  

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday On Selling Pressure

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday as a widespread sell-off in small-cap stocks dragged the broader market into negative territory.

Bursa Malaysia Turns Mixed At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned mixed at midday, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street’s performance last Friday as investors brushed off concerns over rising tensions between Ukraine and the United States (US).  

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).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Weaker Sentiment Following Trump's Tariff Announcement

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week lower with the benchmark index declining 0.75 per cent, in tandem with regional markets performance as investor sentiment weakened following the US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement.

DRB-HICOM Posts Lower Net Profit Of RM22.55 Mln In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- DRB-HICOM Bhd posted a significantly lower net profit of RM22.55 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024), compared to the RM238.88 million net profit recorded in FY2023.

Maybank Ranked Among World's 500 Most Valuable Brands

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has once again joined the world’s 500 most valuable brands with a new ranking of 472.

Financial Sector Receives 2.3 MLN Complaints Over Last 5 Years -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The financial industry received around 2.3 million complaints over the past five years, 98 per cent of which were related to the banking sector and the rest insurance and takaful-related.

MIDF Positive On Banking Sector, Expects Robust Earnings For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian banking sector is expected to have robust earnings in 2025, supported by solid gross loan growth and stable asset quality, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.