Withholding Tax Withdrawal Has Minimal Impact On KLCCP Stapled Group

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The withdrawal of the 10 per cent withholding tax by the Malaysian government has minimal impact towards KLCCP Stapled Group due to its shareholder mix.

Late Selling Drags Bursa Malaysia Lower Amid Rotation Into Mid-, Small-Cap Stocks

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama)  -- Last-minute selling dragged Bursa Malaysia into negative territory at closing, reversing gains after trading in positive territory throughout the day, as investors shifted to rotational play into mid- and small-cap segments, favouring domestically driven and higher-beta names with clearer earnings visibility.

Bursa Malaysia Higher As AI Optimism, Firm Commodities Offset Geopolitical Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at mid-afternoon, rising 0.33 per cent, supported by gains in artificial intelligence (AI)-related and metals-linked counters, as stalled US-Iran talks heightened concerns over supply disruptions, thereby underpinning commodity prices.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday On Buying Support In Heavyweights

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at midday, supported by buying in heavyweights, led by Press Metal, Telekom Malaysia and Petronas Chemicals.

Bank Rakyat Declares 18 Per Cent Dividend, Totalling RM534.7 Million For FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) has announced a dividend payment of 18 per cent, amounting to RM534.7 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY 2025).

CPO Prices Seen Strengthened By Global Biodiesel Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to be supported by demand tailwinds such as higher blending mandates announced by the United States (US) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), said CGS International Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

AEON Credit's FY2026 Net Profit Rises To RM385.88 Mln, Declares 17.75 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Aeon Credit Service (M) Bhd’s net profit increased to RM385.88 million in the financial year ended Feb 28, 2026 (FY2026) from RM370.61 million in FY2025.

Binastra, Eco-Shop, Kelington Among Top Companies For ESG Investment In 2026 -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has selected five Malaysian companies, namely Binastra Corporation Bhd, Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd, Kelington Group Bhd, LAC Med Bhd, and MR DIY Group (M) Bhd, as its top environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment “Diamonds in the Rough” for 2026.

RHB Launches RWA, MSIE To Strengthen Financial Well-being

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group is reinforcing its commitment to enhancing customers’ financial well-being with the launch of RHB Wealth Advance (RWA) and Takaful mySmart Income Enhanced (MSIE).

Airwallex Secures BNM Approval For E-money, Class A Licences In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Global financial and payments platform, Airwallex, has received approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) for its e-money issuing and Class A licences, which will provide a complete suite of payment services in Malaysia. 

Insurance, Takaful Profitability Declines To Rm4.6 Bln In 2h 2025 — BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Profitability of Malaysia’s insurance and takaful sector declined slightly to RM4.6 billion in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025) from RM4.8 billion in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), despite improved equity investment performance, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

RON95 Quota Adjustment Seen As Temporary Remedy Amid Spike In Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The government’s move to adjust the monthly quota for subsidised BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) petrol to 200 litres from 300 litres is a much-needed temporary measure to reduce subsidy spending amid the spike in oil prices brought on by the conflict in West Asia, said an economist.