Trump doesn't want an interest rate boost for the economy or Biden

KUALA LUMPUR: The push for government-linked investment companies (GLICs) to reduce their overseas investments and focus more on the domestic market acts as a major driver for a robust local stock exchange. Malaysia's top six GLICs, namely the Employees'…

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Kenanga Research has maintained its 'underweight' rating for the Malaysian glove sector, and expects the tough operating environment to persist over the immediate term.

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Malaysian stocks extended their sharp decline on Monday, with the country’s benchmark index on course for its worst day in more than a year, as Asian stocks continued to tumble on fears over the health of the US economy.

KUALA LUMPUR: Six Malaysian government-linked investment companies (GLICs) have pledged to invest RM120bil (US$26.85bil ) in domestic direct investments over the next five years, the finance ministry said on Thursday.

The recent turbulence on Wall Street had significant ripple effects on Malaysia, with foreign investors offloading RM768.4 million in net equities on Bursa Malaysia last week, according to MIDF Research.

KUALA LUMPUR: Mi Technovation Bhd expects profit after tax (PAT) in the second half of 2024 (2H24) to be “much lower” than in 1H24.

Donald Trump said he would consider ending a $7,500 tax credit for certain new electric vehicles, which could affect Tesla CEO Elon Musk's EV business.

A renewed effort to weave together the economies of Singapore and southern Malaysia could benefit both nations, if political challenges can finally be overcome.

Investors should pare their Chinese equity holdings and put their money in Indonesia and Malaysia, according to analysts at Nomura Holdings Inc.

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 4): Malaysia would outperform Asia ex-Japan stocks and its economy could gain some indirect benefits if Donald Trump returns to power for the second time, Nomura said.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said today the government has never discussed the return of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as an alternative to subsidy cuts.

At a press conference in Vladivostok, Russia, Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said discussions…

Lee Thiam Wah’s first retail venture was selling snacks from a roadside stall in Malaysia. Several decades later, the entrepreneur has transformed that humble beginning into a sprawling retail empire of more than 2,600 convenience stores across the nation.

Malaysia’s goal of boosting investments in its growing technology export sector is unlikely to be affected by the results of the US election, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.