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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) expects 2026 to be a more conducive operating year for the banking sector, with aggregate operating profit and net profit forecast to grow by 4.7 per cent and five per cent, respectively.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, tracking Friday’s Wall Street gains as the overall sentiment was bolstered by improving expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December, with many anticipating a further 25-basis-point reduction.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened unchanged against the US dollar today as traders adopted a wait-and-see stance ahead of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting next week.
By Farhana Poniman
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 30 (Bernama) — Penang is on track to become one of Malaysia’s leading states in renewable energy adoption, particularly in solar power, driven by its robust industrial base and rising sustainability awareness.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to hold steady within RM4.12 to RM4.14 next week as traders and investors remain cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in December.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- YTL Corporation Bhd's (YTL Corp) net profit rose to RM346.48 million in the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (1Q FY2026) from RM333.71 million in the same period a year ago.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) expects the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to expand at 4.0 per cent in 2026, supported by continued strength in the services, mining and manufacturing sectors.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Johor expects to maintain its strong economic trajectory this year, with a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6.4 per cent -- matching last year’s performance -- while growth for 2026 is anticipated to range between 4.8 and 6.8 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Sabah beverage manufacturer Life Water Bhd expects stronger demand from the state’s tourism sector ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026, supported by rising arrivals and steady consumption from hotels and retail outlets.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd (Takaful Malaysia) posted a higher net profit of RM115.42 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q 2025), up from RM100.65 million a year ago, mainly due to lower claims incurred.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3 economies are showing stronger-than-expected resilience amid global fragmentation, with Malaysia among the strongest performers as growth, inflation, and domestic demand remain broadly stable, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Deputy Governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Plastic powder manufacturer Polymer Link Holdings Bhd expects a new warehouse in Australia, to be developed following its ACE Market debut, to bolster the group’s regional performance once operations begin.
