Malaysia's Official Reserve Assets At US$117.59 Bln As At End-October 2024 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) --The official reserve assets amounted to US$117.59 billion, while other foreign currency assets amounted to US$5.7 million as at end-October 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Alliance Bank Posts Higher 2Q Net Profit Of RM189.91 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd has posted a higher net profit of RM189.91 million in the second quarter of its financial year ending March 2025 (2Q FY2025) compared to RM185.33 million in the same period last year.

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.

CIMB Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM2.03 Bln In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM2.03 billion in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024), compared to RM1.85 billion in the same period last year.

Targeted Diesel Subsidy Rationalisation Not Main Driver Of Rising Manufacturing Costs - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has emphasised that the targeted rationalisation of diesel subsidies starting in June 2024 is not the main cause of the rise in costs of goods in the manufacturing sector, which led to the decline in the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in July 2024.

Energy-related Sector Among Potential Investments Raked In From PM's Official Visit To S. Korea - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The investment potential generated from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's official visit to South Korea is related to the electric vehicle sector, metals for electric vehicle applications, bio-pharmaceuticals, green technology, and the carbon capture and storage sector, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) today.

YTL Corp 1Q Net Profit Shrinks To RM333.713 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- YTL Corp Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (1Q 2024), decreased to RM333.713 million from RM521.726 million in the same quarter last year.

Bursa Malaysia Expected To Trade In Tight Range Between 1,600 And 1,610 Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is anticipated to trade within a tight range of 1,600 to 1,610 next week, with 1,600 remaining a key psychological and technical threshold, reflecting Malaysia’s resilient economic backdrop.

BNM's International Reserves Rise To US$118.0 Bln As At Nov 15, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion (US$1=RM4.46) as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.

MATRADE, Vietrade To Strengthen Bilateral Trade Promotion

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE) have taken a significant step in collaborating strategically to create new business opportunities, enhance economic resilience, and drive bilateral trade growth.

Value Of Malaysian Business Ventures In Vietnam Exceeds US$13 Bln -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysian business ventures in Vietnam have exceeded US$13 billion (US$1=RM4.47) in value, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

China's Strong Industry-driven Ecosystem Draws Malaysian Businesses Seeking Expansion

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- A strong industry-driven ecosystem in China is one of the key factors attracting Malaysian businesses to enter the Chinese market as part of their expansion strategy.