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Ringgit opens higher against US$ on softer Fed outlook
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Monday, supported by a combination of external factors including expectations of a more accommodative policy stance by the United […]
Oil settles higher on possible Russia supply disruption
Oil prices rose over a dollar a barrel on Tuesday, as traders weighed the possibility that Russian supplies may be disrupted by Ukrainian drone attacks on its ports and refineries, […]
Wall St ends lower ahead of Fed rate decision
Wall Street’s three main stock indices ended lower in choppy trading on Tuesday as caution set in ahead of an anticipated interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve. Read full story […]
China’s Chery Automobile launches up to US$1.2bill Hong Kong IPO, city’s largest in 2025
CHINESE automaker Chery Automobile will aim to raise up to HK$9.15 billion ($1.2 billion) in a Hong Kong initial public offering, the largest deal of its kind for the city […]
Trading ideas: Sunway, KLK, Scientex, Vantris, Maxim, Ecoscience, Takaful, Zetrix, PBA, Bursa
KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 17 September, 2025 8:01 am Source: thestar.com.my
Consumer appetite to keep F&B sector afloat
The expanded sales and service tax (SST) is piling pressure on retail food and beverage (F&B) operators, with industry groups cautioning that higher costs could render many outlets unprofitable and […]
Upbeat outlook for property sector on lower rates
Despite unsold residential units reaching their highest level since 2023, analysts remain optimistic about the property sector, citing resilient demand, lower interest rates and anticipated affordable housing measures in Budget […]
Robust reserves lift investor confidence
Malaysia’s external reserves position has rarely looked stronger. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) reported that international reserves reached US$122.7bil as of Aug 29, the highest level in a decade. Read full […]
MBSB poised for stronger financing momentum in 2H
MBSB Bhd, formerly Malaysia Building Society Bhd, may see stronger financing momentum in the second half of its financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 (2H25), led by corporate drawdowns, though […]
Semiconductor industry likely to weather US tariffs
The impact from the looming US sector tariffs on semiconductor imports is expected to be less severe than initially anticipated for Malaysia’s semiconductor sector, says TA Research. Read full story […]