KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economic indicators strengthened in September 2025, with the Leading Index (LI) recording a 0.8 per cent increase to 113.3 points, up from 112.4 points a year earlier, according to the Statistics Department of Malaysia (DoSM).

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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 — Bursa Malaysia opened almost flat on Tuesday and edged slightly higher in the early session...

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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened slightly firmer against the US dollar, aligning with forecasts to reach RM4.10 by year-end, as dovish remarks by US Federal Reserve officials weakened the greenback.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI edged slightly higher in a sideways trading channel despite a strong overnight rally on Wall Street that reinvigorated the risk appetite for equities.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 — The ringgit opened slightly firmer against the US dollar, aligning with forecasts to reach...

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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.

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LONDON: Oil prices stabilised on Monday after last week's decline of about 3%, as investors weighed the chances for a U.S. rate cut against the prospect of a Ukraine peace deal that could lead to an easing of sanctions on major producer Russia.

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NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks closed higher on Monday, extending Friday's rally as increased odds that the U.S. Federal Reserve will lower its Fed funds target rate in December helped investors look past concerns about inflated tech valuations.

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Petaling Jaya: While the recent sharp appreciation of the ringgit against a basket of other currencies has improved the mood of the Malaysian public, analysts caution that the movement of the local currency is a two-edged sword for businesses over the ...

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BANGKOK: Thailand's central bank plans to tighten reporting rules for gold transactions after rising bullion flows contributed to swings in the baht, prompting policymakers to seek better market visibility.

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JAKARTA: Indonesia's largest social security fund is poised to invest as much as 5% of its nearly US$52bil portfolio in overseas assets, according to its investment director.

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Kuala Lumpur: Singapore's biggest bank has withdrawn an application to start talks to buy as much as 49% of Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd, replacing it with one to acquire up to 30% instead, people with knowledge of the matter say.

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PETALING JAYA: Malayan Banking Bhd's (Maybank) net earnings for the the first nine months of this year (9M25) have met the expectations of analysts despite Malaysia having cut the overnight policy rate cut.

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DUBAI: Property developers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are raising billions through a growing arsenal of funding tools �" from Islamic bonds to private credit �" as they ride one of the Gulf country's longest real estate booms in years.

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SINGAPORE: Singapore's key inflation gauge accelerated at a faster-than-expected pace in October suggesting strong economic momentum may be adding to price pressures.

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JAKARTA: Indonesia plans to issue rules next year to set up trustee institutions and special-purpose vehicles aimed at spurring investment, a move that will also allow state fund Danantara to create a trust fund for onshore capital.

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PETALING JAYA: While KPJ Healthcare Bhd continues to see payor pressure impacting its profitability, CGSI Research says the pressure remains "benign for now", as current agreements with payors should pave the way for more amicable discussions surroundi...

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PETALING JAYA: Analysts remain cautious about PETRONAS Chemicals Group Bhd's (PetChem) prospects due to the the group's dismal results for the third quarter of this year (3Q25), with sustained losses in the olefins and derivatives (O&D) segment and hig...

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PETALING JAYA: Tan Chong Motor Holdings Bhd's sales volumes are expected to stay under pressure this year amid intensifying competition from Chinese marques, according to RHB Research.

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PETALING JAYA: IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) expects its financial performance for the year ending June 30, 2026 (FY26) to remain satisfactory, supported by its diversified operations, recent acquisition, and recurring income streams.

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PETALING JAYA: Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd (KPS) has recorded a 3% year-on-year (y-o-y) drop in revenue to RM268.7mil for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q25), but its earnings rose 418% to RM25.7mil, driven by an asset disposal and lower ...

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KUALA LUMPUR: Magna Prima Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary, Magna City Shah Alam Sdn Bhd, has entered into a joint-venture agreement (JVA) with Amat Potensi Sdn Bhd (APSB) to develop a 709-unit residential project in Kinta, Perak.

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PETALING JAYA: Al-Salam Real Estate Investment Trust (Al-Salam-REIT) has made its maiden rated senior sukuk wakalah issuance of RM455mil in nominal value under the guarantee tranche guaranteed by the credit guarantee and investment facility from the su...

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PETALING JAYA: Sancy Bhd has secured a RM14.7mil contract from KPJ Healthcare Bhd for the supply of new hospital information systems (HIS) for three hospitals under the group.

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PETALING JAYA: Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) expects to close 2025 on a steady footing, heading into the final quarter with a priority on protecting profitability while investing strategically in future-ready infrastructure.

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