KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The banking sector is expected to appear steadfast in 2026 driven by sustained credit growth; net interest margin expansion; resilient non-interest income (NOII); and stable national clearing code (NCC), according to AmInvestment Bank Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s logistics sector continues to fare better, supported by resilient domestic demand and e-commerce activity, despite a moderation in overall trade growth, according to Kenanga Research.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on the final trading day of 2025 weighed by concerns over weaker demand prospects.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- For most Malaysian households, surging global gold prices are more than a tale of market speculation. They act as a financial safeguard, as the value of jewellery and accumulated gold holdings rises, easing household pressures and strengthening family resilience amid the rising cost of living.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Hextar Global Bhd announced today that it has entered into conditional share sale agreements with Hextar Industries Bhd (HIB) and Hextar Fertiliser Group Sdn Bhd to acquire the entire equity interests in PK Fert Sdn Bhd (PKFT), PK Fertilizers Sdn Bhd (PKF), and Hextar Fert Sdn Bhd (HFT) for RM120 million.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- The Small, Medium Enterprise (SME) Sentiment Index rose to 56.8 in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025) compared to 55.1 in 1H 2025, signalling a stronger economic momentum and rising optimism across the country’s micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) landscape.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) – The ringgit was Asia’s best-performing currency this year against its regional peers, with its gains underpinned by strong economic fundamentals and buoyant exports, while interest rate cuts by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) provided pivotal support to the local currency.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) assessment on Malaysia's economy shows that the country's prudent macroeconomic and financial policies have played a critical role in anchoring growth, economists said.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, tracking gains across regional markets, as a stronger ringgit improved market sentiment amid a firmer overnight performance on Wall Street.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd expects its sales volume to Europe to improve significantly during the second quarter of the financial year ending Aug 31, 2026 (2Q FY2026), underpinned by the recently secured strong orders.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Scientex Bhd’s net profit increased by 11.1 per cent to RM142.91 million in the first quarter (1Q) ended Oct 31, 2025, compared with RM128.61 million in the same period last year, driven by higher revenue in packaging and property segments.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd's net profit surged to RM38.58 million in the first quarter ended Nov 30, 2025 (1Q) compared to RM5.47 million in the same quarter in the preceding year.
