HLIB Maintains 'Neutral' Call On Malaysian Plantation Sector Amid Mixed Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has maintained its 'neutral' call on the plantation sector, citing a lack of clear demand catalysts and mixed earnings prospects across both upstream and downstream segments.

2025 Container Growth Forecast At 2.5 Pct, 'Hold' Rating On Westports - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has maintained a 2025 growth forecast of 2.5 per cent for container throughput, underpinned by new services from shipping alliances, and potential front-loading activities during the 90-day tariff pause.

Ringgit Likely To Stay Weaker Next Week Amid US-China Trade Deal Optimism

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to stay weaker in the near term, given the optimism that a trade deal between the United States (US) and China, and perhaps the rest of the world, would be achieved within the 90-day pause period.

Malaysia’s Construction Sector Grows 16.6 Pct In 1Q 2025, Hits RM42.9 Bln - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s construction sector recorded a 16.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in the value of work done to RM42.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

CIMB Downgrades Recommendations On Petronas Chemicals To ‘Hold’

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has downgraded its recommendation for Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PChem) to a "Hold” from “Buy”.

Malaysia's Services Producer Price Index Up By 0.6 Pct In 1Q 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's services producer price index (SPPI) rises by 0.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) compared to 0.5 per cent y-o-y in 4Q 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Pharmaniaga Records Higher Net Profit In 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Pharmaniaga Bhd recorded a net profit of RM29.58 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q), up from RM25.65 million in the same period last year.

Malaysia's Rubber Glove Market Share In US Expected To Rise To 55 Pct - Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's rubber glove market share in the United States is expected to increase to 55 per cent, despite facing a 10 per cent tariff hike and reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US on Malaysia.

Govt Mulls Special Package For Businesses After US-Malaysia Negotiations - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 – The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) will consider introducing a special incentive package for businesses affected by United States (US) tariff after assessing its impact, in addition to evaluating its effect on the country’s fiscal position.

Special Package For Businesses To Be Considered After US-Malaysia Negotiations - Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 – The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) will consider introducing a special incentive package for businesses affected by United States (US) tariff after assessing its impact, in addition to evaluating its effect on the country’s fiscal position.

MR D.I.Y. 's Net Profit Rises To RM174.15 Mln In 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- MR D.I.Y. Group (M) Bhd’s net profit rose to RM174.15 million for the first quarter (1Q) ended March 31, 2025, from RM144.88 million in the same period last year.

MARC Projects Malaysia's 1Q GDP Growth At 4.4 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is anticipated to moderate to 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q2025), from 5.0 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the Malaysian Rating Corp Bhd (MARC).