Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Tight Rubber Supply Concerns

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Friday due to concerns over supply disruptions caused by rain and floods in key producing countries, a dealer said.

India's Commerce Department Urges ASEAN To Buy More From India

From Ahmad Aidil Syukri Hamzah

NEW DELHI, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The balance of trade relationship between India and ASEAN is crucial for long-term economic growth and should not be skewed in favour of one side, said India’s Commerce Department’s Additional Secretary Rajesh Agrawal.

Public Bank 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM1.91 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter (3Q) of financial year 2024 improved to RM1.91 billion from RM1.70 billion last year from healthy loans and customer deposits growth.

Hong Leong Offers Six-month Payment Deferment To Customers Affected By Floods

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank and Hong Leong Islamic Bank are offering to defer payments for loans, financing facilities and credit cards for six months for affected flood customers.

Malaysia Needs More Than Policies For Green Port Transformation -- Port Klang Authority

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The greening of Malaysia’s port sector needs more than policies for green port and sustainable practice transformation, said Port Klang Authority (PKA) general manager Captain Subramaniam Karuppiah.

Disappointing Earnings Drag TNB Shares Down 4 Pct 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) shares fell four per cent in early trade after the release of its third-quarter financial year 2024 (3Q FY2024) earnings, which came in below expectations. 

Stronger Turnaround For Capital A In 4Q 2024 Expected -- Research Houses

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Research houses are anticipating a strong turnaround for Capital A Bhd in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q 2024), given the seasonally stronger demand and yields, lower jet fuel price and a weakened US dollar. 

Malaysia's Insurance, Takaful Industry Sees 56 Pct medical Claims Cost Inflation From 2021-2023 - Associations

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s insurance and takaful industry saw unprecedented cumulative medical claims cost inflation rate of 56 per cent from 2021 to 2023, according to several associations.

Grab Malaysia's #SisBolehKuasaiKewangan Programme Boosts Women's Financial Literacy

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The #SisBolehKuasaiKewangan programme by Grab Malaysia aims at enhancing financial literacy among Grab’s women partners, helping them better manage their finances.

IHH Healthcare Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM534.0 Mln In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- IHH Healthcare Bhd's net profit grew to RM534.0 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q FY2024) from RM532.0 million in the same period last year, buoyed by sustained demand for quality healthcare services and growth in revenue intensity.

Banking Stocks Drag Bursa Malaysia Below 1,600 Level

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The fall in shares of banking heavyweights weighed heavily on Bursa Malaysia, causing the index to slip below the crucial 1,600 mark.

Welspun One Invests US$325 Mln To Develop India's Largest Logistics Facility

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Welspun One, India’s fastest-growing new-age logistics and industrial real estate manager, is investing US$325 million in the country’s largest single-location ‘Grade A’ warehousing and industrial park at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Navi Mumbai. (US$1=RM4.43)