Palm Oil Exports Remain Elevated At 1.26 Mln Tonne In June

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports in June 2025 remained higher year-on-year at 1.26 million tonnes, exceeding 1.19 million tonnes in June 2022, 1.17 million tonnes in June 2023, and 1.21 million tonnes in June 2024.

Moderate 4.3 Pct Growth Amid Tariff Pressures, Slowing IPI -- CIMB Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd anticipates a moderate 4.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth, as expectations of higher tariffs set in and a softer Industrial Production Index (IPI) point to a potential slowdown in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025).

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. 

Westports Container Traffic Rises In 2Q, Receives Boost From Gemini Shipping Alliance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Westports Holdings Bhd’s container volumes are estimated to be higher in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) compared to 0.6 per cent recorded in the 1Q 2025 due to the start of the Gemini Cooperation shipping alliance from Feb 1, 2025, according to CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CGS MY).

Gamuda Posts Higher 3Q Net Profit, Declares 10 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd recorded a higher net profit of RM671 million for the third quarter ended April 30, 2025 (3Q), up five per cent year-on-year, driven by stronger performance in its domestic construction projects.

HLIB Expects Fiscal Deficit To Narrow To 3.8 Pct in 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects the fiscal deficit to be narrowed to 3.8 per cent this year (2024: -4.1 per cent), as announced in Budget 2025.

Kota MADANI Project To Begin In 3Q, Costing RM4 Bln

PUTRAJAYA, June 24 (Bernama) -- The phased development of Kota MADANI in Precinct 19, Putrajaya — a government quarters project — is set to begin in the third quarter (3Q) of this year, with an estimated total cost of RM4 billion.

Scientex Posts Lower 3Q Net Profit Of RM123.87 Mln, Declares 6 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Scientex Bhd recorded a lower net profit of RM123.87 million for the third quarter (3Q) ended April 30, 2025, compared with RM130.50 million in the same period a year ago. 

Capital A Among Active Stocks Today, Gains Over Four Pct On Positive 1Q Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd has emerged as an active stock today, with its share price rising over four per cent following its strong first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) performance, which saw the company’s turnaround with a net profit.

Padini's 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM71.97 Mln On Better Profit Margin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Padini Holdings Bhd’s net profit improved to RM71.97 million in the third quarter ended March 31, 2025 (3Q FY2025) from RM40.52 million a year earlier, driven by an improvement in the gross profit margin.

IOI Properties' 3Q 2025 Net Profit Drops To RM 76.13 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended March 31, 2025 (3Q 2025), dropped to RM76.13 million from RM220.21 million in the same quarter last year.

Bursa Malaysia Erases Earlier Gains To End Lower

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia failed to sustain earlier gains recorded for most part of the day to end lower on late selling, amid a mixed performance across regional markets.