Bursa Malaysia To Remain In Consolidation Mode Next Week On US Trade Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain in a consolidation phase next week until greater clarity on the US trade policy emerges.

CPO Futures End Higher On Strong CBOT Soybean Oil

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday, supported by the stronger performance of soybean oil on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), a dealer said.

Malaysia's Political Stability, Monetary Policies Among Contributors To Upbeat GDP --Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s political stability and monetary policies were among the contributors to the country’s positive gross domestic product (GDP) growth last year, which surpassed the minimum target, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

Malaysia’s 5.1 Pct GDP Growth In 2024 Demonstrates Resilience Amid Global Uncertainties - Economist

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fourth-quarter 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.0 per cent, leading to a full-year expansion of 5.1 per cent, reflects a strategically resilient economy leveraging domestic strengths amid global uncertainties, according to AmBank Group.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Flat Weighed Down By Global Uncertainties

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended almost flat in the morning session weighed down by global trade war uncertainties and their possible impact on US inflation.

Ringgit Records 2.7 Pct Overall Appreciation Against US Dollar In 2024 -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit recorded an overall appreciation of 2.7 per cent against the US dollar in 2024, standing out as one of the few Asian currencies to strengthen versus the greenback, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Malaysia’s Economy Grows 5.1 Pct in 2024, In Line With Govt's Target

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy grew by 5.1 per cent in 2024, up from 3.6 per cent in 2023, aligning with the government’s target of 4.8 per cent to 5.3 per cent year-on-year.

Bursa Malaysia Slides As US Inflation Data Strengthens Fed Rate-hold Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended with notable declines as the latest United States inflation data strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) would maintain interest rates.

Penang Confident Of Withstanding Impact Of US Tariff Changes - Chow

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Penang can overcome challenges from tariff changes announced by United States President Donald Trump's administration, according to Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Malaysia’s Property Sector Resilient In 2025, Driven By Strong Demand And Key Catalysts – MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s property sector is expected to remain resilient in 2025, driven by sustained buying interest, a declining property overhang, and key catalysts such as the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS), said a research house.

Malaysia's GDP Expected To Come In At 5.1 Pct In 2024 - HLIB Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to be positive with a 5.1 per cent growth year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2024, in line with advance estimate and within the Finance Ministry's (MoF) official target of between 4.8 per cent and 5.3 per cent y-o-y, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB Research). 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Lower, Hot US Inflation Reading Weighs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was marginally lower in early trade Thursday as investors reacted to the hotter-than-expected US inflation data, which is expected to prevent the Federal Reserve from easing interest rate.