Bursa Malaysia Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia moved higher in early trade today, tracking a rally on Wall Street overnight. 

Ringgit Retreats Against US Dollar In Early Trade

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was lower against the US dollar in early trade on Friday as falling oil prices weighed on sentiment and as traders took profit after recent gains, analysts said.

Sulaiman Mahbob: Steering MIDA Through Economic Crossroads

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- As Tan Sri Sulaiman Mahbob concludes his tenure as chairman of the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA) on Sept 2, 2024, his leadership has left an indelible mark on Malaysia’s investment landscape.

Malaysia's Exports And Imports Of Goods To Recover, Rebound This Year -- MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its projection that Malaysia’s goods exports and imports will recover and rebound to 5.2 per cent and 11.2 per cent growth, respectively, in 2024, following a more robust performance in August.

Robust 1H 2024 Domestic Investments Show Country Not Dependent On Foreign Investments -- MIER

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s RM160 billion approved investments in the first half of 2024 (1H 2024), comprising RM85.4 billion in domestic investments (DI) and RM74.6 billion in foreign investments (FI), showed that the country is not overly dependent on FI to stimulate its economy.

CPO Futures End Higher On Worries Over Tighter Supply Due To Weaker Production

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday due to worries over weaker production of the commodity that might affect its supply, said a trader.

Gold Futures Close Higher After Fed's Bumper Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivative ended higher following the expected interest rates cut by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed), analysts said. 

Eco World 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM80.44 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended July 31, 2024 (3Q 2024) increased to RM80.44 million from RM66.33 million last year.

Air Passenger Traffic Up 12.7 Pct To 8.7 Mln In August 2024 - MAVCOM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysian airports served 8.7 million air passengers in August, a 12.7 per cent growth from the 7.7 million passengers recorded in August 2023, reflecting continued robust growth across both international and domestic sectors.

PKNS Allocates RM0.5 Mln To Help Entrepreneurs Participate In International Exposition

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) has allocated more than RM0.5 million to help potential entrepreneurs participate in international exposition in the country to expand their businesses. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As US Interest Rate Cut Lifts Regional Sentiment

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Thursday on persistent buying interest as the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate cut by half a percentage point lifted regional market sentiment.

Malaysian REITs Witness Positive Growth In 2024 Despite Global Challenges - MRMA

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Real Estate Investment Trusts (M-REITs) have witnessed a positive uptrend despite the challenging global economic and geopolitical landscape this year, according to the Malaysian REIT Managers Association (MRMA).