LTAT's Reinvestment Strategy To Unlock Growth, Support Retirement Commitments – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) — The sale and purchase agreement (SPA) signed by the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) is set to align with its long-term reinvestment strategy, focusing on enhancing returns and ensuring sustainable financial growth, said economist Prof Dr Geoffrey Williams.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Mixed Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday amid mixed regional sentiment, as diminishing effects of China's recent monetary policy shifted investors' focus to potential fiscal stimulus measures, according to an analyst.

Keyfield International Unit Bags RM130.03 Mln Contracts From Petronas Carigali

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Keyfield International Bhd’s (KIB) wholly owned subsidiary, Keyfield Offshore Sdn Bhd (KOSB), has accepted Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd’s eight work order awards (WOA) totalling approximately RM130.03 million.

Accumulated Fixed Asset Investment Up 3.0 Pct To Rm5.60 Trn In 2023 -- Dosm

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s accumulated fixed asset investment, or gross capital stock (GKS), grew 3.0 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM5.60 trillion in 2023, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) said.

Malaysia's Strong Financial Asset Growth In 2023 Driven By Insurance, Pensions Sector - Allianz

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) – Malaysia demonstrated impressive growth in financial assets in 2023, with per capita net financial assets reaching EUR9,430 (1 EUR=RM4.6427), according to Allianz Malaysia Bhd.

Magma Proposes Capital Reduction, Land Acquisition, Amendment Of Group's Constitution

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Magma Group Bhd (formerly known as Impiana Hotels Bhd) has proposed to undertake a reduction of its share capital pursuant to Section 116 of the Companies Act, 2016. 

Pesona Metro Bags RM321.09 Mln Superstructure Works Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Pesona Metro Sdn Bhd has been awarded a superstructure works contract in Kuala Lumpur worth RM321.09 million from Sime Darby Property (Golfhome) Sdn Bhd.

Lower Inflation Helps Ringgit Extend Gain Against US Dollar At Close

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar on Monday as a lower domestic inflation rate helped to extend its recent gains, an analyst said. 

BNM's International Reserves Rise To US$117.6 Bln As Of Sept 13

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserves rose to US$117.6 billion as of Sept 13, 2024, from US$116.8 billion (US$1= RM4.2005) as at Aug 30, 2024.

Malaysia's Fiscal Deficit Target Of 3 Pct By 2026 Challenging But Achievable - MARC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’a fiscal deficit target of three per cent by 2026 “remains challenging but achievable,” according to Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC).

Preqin Expects Global Alternative Markets To Surpass US$30 Trillion By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Preqin in its Future of Alternatives 2029 report forecasted the global alternatives industry to reach US$29.2 trillion in assets under management (AUM) by 2029, from US$16.8 trillion at the end of 2023. (US$1=RM4.20)

Ringgit The Clear Winner From FFR Cut, Pivots Vs USD

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is the clear winner from the 50 basis points (bps) cut to the United States federal funds rate (FFR), as it continued its appreciation against the greenback, said an analyst.