Maybank IB: Construction, Healthcare, O&G Among 2Q25 Bright Spots

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- While most sectors are expected to deliver flattish earnings in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25), Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) said it anticipates positive momentum in the construction, healthcare, property, oil and gas (O&G), and utilities sectors.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar In Early Trading

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar in early trade, tracking US dollar softness as markets price in uncertainty ahead of the Aug 1 tariff decision by the United States (US).

MAHB On Track To Achieve 62 Mln Passenger Movements By Year-end -- Group MD

SEPANG, July 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is optimistic of achieving its target of 62 million passenger movements by year-end, a milestone that would mark its return to pre-pandemic levels.

Malaysia 2Q GDP Forecast To Expand 4.5 Pct, Fuelled By Robust Domestic Demand -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is forecast to grow by 4.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) based on advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates, slightly outpacing previous quarter’s 4.4 per cent.

Malaysia's Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Up 4.4 Pct To RM154.3 Bln In May - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade registered a total sales of RM154.3 billion in May 2025, reflecting a 4.4 per cent growth year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Analysts Neutral On Palm Oil Sector, Expects CPO Price To Average RM4,100-RM4,200 A Tonne In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its “Neutral” call for the palm oil sector with an average crude palm oil (CPO) target price of RM4,100 per tonne for 2025. 

Data Centre's Robust Expansion To Drive Electricity Demand – Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The robust expansion of data centres (DCs) is expected to drive electricity demand, which in turn will increase the need for power generation and gas consumption, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga Research).

Geopolitical Tensions, Abrupt Airspace Closures Keep Malaysian And Global Airlines On High Alert

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aviation sector is on high alert, prioritising safety to avoid a repeat of the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 more than a decade ago. The heightened caution follows a wave of airspace closures by Arab states after Iran launched a missile strike on a United States (US) base in Qatar.

Malaysia Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Reached RM151.7 Bln In April 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s April 2025 wholesale and retail trade registered total sales of RM151.7 billion, reflecting a 4.7 per cent growth year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

Bursa Malaysia Declines 0.56 Pct At Midday As Washington's Tariff Plan Weighs On Sentiment 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Investor confidence remains under pressure amid a fragile global trade environment, as Washington announced its intention to send letters outlining unilateral tariffs to trading partners within two weeks, adding to existing economic uncertainties.

KLCI Up 0.17 Pct At Midday Amid Weaker Market

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded mixed at midday, as losses across the broader market were offset by gains in several index heavyweights, nudging the benchmark higher.

CPO Futures End Lower On Rising Production, High Stock Levels

By K Naveen Prabu & Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today on concerns over rising production and high stock levels, reflecting the latest golden crop report, said a trader.