KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent throughout 2026, supported by subdued inflation in 2025 and steady economic growth.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil prices slipped more than 4.0 per cent on Thursday after Iran, among OPEC’s largest oil producers, warned that the country will retaliate against foreign threats.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian healthcare sector is poised to extend beyond hospitals in 2026 following several mega healthcare listings expected this year, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s consumer sector is poised to gain from higher disposable income following phase 2 of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) salary adjustments and the ongoing implementation of Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA), Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) remains constructive on Malaysia’s power infrastructure sector into the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), driven by strong order flows from Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), data centres and solar.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Two research firms expect order flows at VS Industry Bhd to improve over the coming quarters despite a weaker first-quarter performance, while another has maintained a cautious view due to softer customer demand and margin pressure.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Analysts have maintained their ‘Overweight’ calls on the banking sector, citing resilient earnings, loan growth and attractive dividend yields despite ongoing margin pressures.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Higher palm product prices and seasonally stronger fresh fruit bunch (FFB) output are expected to lift most planters’ upstream earnings in the upcoming results season starting Nov 5, particularly on a quarter-on-quarter basis, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed positive at midday as buying momentum persisted throughout the morning trading session, led by the healthcare, industrial and consumer products and services counters, analysts said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s property outlook for the second half of 2025 (2H 2025) remains constructive, with ample opportunities across multiple segments, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- A dedicated water tariff for data centres (DCs) is among the measures expected to be introduced in the National Sustainable Data Centre Framework, slated to be launched next month, says Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) shares were lower following weaker results in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025) after reporting a net loss of RM1.08 billion compared with a net profit of RM777 million a year ago.
