BoE cuts rates to 4.25% as it sees tariff hit to growth
LONDON: The Bank of England cut its main interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25% on Thursday, despite an unexpected three-way split among policymakers as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs weigh on global economic growth.
TheStar | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
LONDON: The Bank of England cut its main interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25% on Thursday, despite an unexpected three-way split among policymakers as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs weigh on global economic growth.
TheStar | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
Bill Gates to give away fortune by 2045, US$200bil for world's poorest
LONDON: Bill Gates pledged on Thursday to give away almost his entire personal wealth in the next two decades and said the world's poorest would receive some $200 billion via his foundation at a time when governments worldwide are slashing international aid.
TheStar | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
LONDON: Bill Gates pledged on Thursday to give away almost his entire personal wealth in the next two decades and said the world's poorest would receive some $200 billion via his foundation at a time when governments worldwide are slashing international aid.
TheStar | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
帝国交易须提供更多信息 云顶大马接交易所20问
（吉隆坡8日讯）云顶大马（GENM,4715,主板消费产品服务组）全购美国帝国度假村的举动，不但引起投资者关注，大马股票交易所今日更提出询问，要求该公司回答20道问题，以提供额外的信息。云顶大马发文告表示，大马交易所是在5月6日发出提问信函，要求该公司在1天内回复。交易所提出的问题，包括云顶帝国度假村公司（GERL）在之前是否有进行任何估值。云顶大马答复，GERL未展开估值，因为相关估值应该由帝国度假村负责。GERL是投资控股公司，帝国度假村是其唯一资产。而4100万美元收购价是考虑了营...
Sinchew | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
（吉隆坡8日讯）云顶大马（GENM,4715,主板消费产品服务组）全购美国帝国度假村的举动，不但引起投资者关注，大马股票交易所今日更提出询问，要求该公司回答20道问题，以提供额外的信息。云顶大马发文告表示，大马交易所是在5月6日发出提问信函，要求该公司在1天内回复。交易所提出的问题，包括云顶帝国度假村公司（GERL）在之前是否有进行任何估值。云顶大马答复，GERL未展开估值，因为相关估值应该由帝国度假村负责。GERL是投资控股公司，帝国度假村是其唯一资产。而4100万美元收购价是考虑了营...
Sinchew | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
经济学家：国行或提前下半年降息0.50％
（吉隆坡8日讯）国家银行维持隔夜政策利率（OPR），但降低法定储备金率（SRR），经济学家认为国行立场趋向鸽派，显示经济增长有明显下行风险，预计国行2026上半年将陆续降息50个基点，更不排除会提前在今年下半年动手。调降SRR是OPR下调的前兆“国行发布货币政策文告后，再发布降低SRR的文告，但却解释SRR是管理流动性的工具，并非货币政策立场的信号。话虽如此，我们认为SRR的下调，往往是OPR下调的前兆，或伴随OPR而下调。”国行立场趋向鸽派华侨银行经济学家拉万雅在报告里指出，国行维持O...
Sinchew | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
（吉隆坡8日讯）国家银行维持隔夜政策利率（OPR），但降低法定储备金率（SRR），经济学家认为国行立场趋向鸽派，显示经济增长有明显下行风险，预计国行2026上半年将陆续降息50个基点，更不排除会提前在今年下半年动手。调降SRR是OPR下调的前兆“国行发布货币政策文告后，再发布降低SRR的文告，但却解释SRR是管理流动性的工具，并非货币政策立场的信号。话虽如此，我们认为SRR的下调，往往是OPR下调的前兆，或伴随OPR而下调。”国行立场趋向鸽派华侨银行经济学家拉万雅在报告里指出，国行维持O...
Sinchew | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
大众银行常年股东大会| 香港业务有改善 慎防关税战冲击
（吉隆坡8日讯）大众银行（PBBANK,1295,主板金融服务组）2024财政年海外业务面临亏损，主要是香港业务有高达4亿7380万令吉的商誉减值，董事经理兼首席执行员丹斯里郑亚历表示，近来业务情况有所改善，惟将密切留意中美贸易战发展，适时做出更好安排。他今日在第59届常年股东大会坦言，随着中美贸易战升温，香港经济前景更加挑战，并影响公司在当地业务未来获利能力，但迄今对于公司资本层面的影响仍处可管理水平。“这（为香港业务减值）并未对资本带来任何重大冲击，无论如何，我们将继续留意市况变化。不过...
Sinchew | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
（吉隆坡8日讯）大众银行（PBBANK,1295,主板金融服务组）2024财政年海外业务面临亏损，主要是香港业务有高达4亿7380万令吉的商誉减值，董事经理兼首席执行员丹斯里郑亚历表示，近来业务情况有所改善，惟将密切留意中美贸易战发展，适时做出更好安排。他今日在第59届常年股东大会坦言，随着中美贸易战升温，香港经济前景更加挑战，并影响公司在当地业务未来获利能力，但迄今对于公司资本层面的影响仍处可管理水平。“这（为香港业务减值）并未对资本带来任何重大冲击，无论如何，我们将继续留意市况变化。不过...
Sinchew | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
Port manager remanded by MACC for deceiving shareholders, causing RM1m losses
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded a port manager for allegedly deceiving a company's shareholders, resulting in a loss of approximately RM1 million.
TheEdge | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded a port manager for allegedly deceiving a company's shareholders, resulting in a loss of approximately RM1 million.
TheEdge | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
大众银行常年股东大会|提防网络投资诈骗 28万可疑户头将列黑名单
（吉隆坡8日讯）大众银行（PBBANK,1295,主板金融服务组）对网络及投资诈骗高度警惕，除了原有应对措施，更积极教育存户，截至今年3月底已将超过28万个新户口或诈骗户口列入黑名单。董事经理兼首席执行员丹斯里郑亚历今日在第59届常年股东大会与到场小股东分享，预防诈骗最重要一步是千万不能公开银行的账号及密码，只要能牢牢守住这一步就能规避大部分的诈骗。“无论受到怎样的威胁，都不能公开银行户口资料，有需要可以到银行来寻求援助。”除了有防诈醒觉团队PB Scam Rangers，他指出，银行也继...
Sinchew | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
（吉隆坡8日讯）大众银行（PBBANK,1295,主板金融服务组）对网络及投资诈骗高度警惕，除了原有应对措施，更积极教育存户，截至今年3月底已将超过28万个新户口或诈骗户口列入黑名单。董事经理兼首席执行员丹斯里郑亚历今日在第59届常年股东大会与到场小股东分享，预防诈骗最重要一步是千万不能公开银行的账号及密码，只要能牢牢守住这一步就能规避大部分的诈骗。“无论受到怎样的威胁，都不能公开银行户口资料，有需要可以到银行来寻求援助。”除了有防诈醒觉团队PB Scam Rangers，他指出，银行也继...
Sinchew | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
Pentamaster's 1Q net profit down one-third to RM13 mil on lower sales
Pentamaster Corp Bhd’s (KL:PENTA) net profit slipped by one-third to RM13.07 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1QFY2025), from RM19.37 million a year ago, on lower revenue and changes in sales mix.
TheEdge | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
Pentamaster Corp Bhd’s (KL:PENTA) net profit slipped by one-third to RM13.07 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1QFY2025), from RM19.37 million a year ago, on lower revenue and changes in sales mix.
TheEdge | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
Nik Nazmi confirms to defend veep post in PKR polls
PKR vice-president Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has confirmed his intention to defend his position in the party's polls for the 2025–2028 term and is offering three key agendas aimed at strengthening the party and its leadership.
TheEdge | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
PKR vice-president Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has confirmed his intention to defend his position in the party's polls for the 2025–2028 term and is offering three key agendas aimed at strengthening the party and its leadership.
TheEdge | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
美联储再维持利率 特朗普称鲍威尔“傻瓜”
基于关税造成经济不确定性，美联储投票决定不降息后，朗普再次对鲍威尔，做出嘲讽。
Nanyang | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
基于关税造成经济不确定性，美联储投票决定不降息后，朗普再次对鲍威尔，做出嘲讽。
Nanyang | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
Asean social media guidelines expected to be finalised in three months
The Asean Guidelines on Safe and Responsible Use of Social Media Platforms, aimed at addressing the growing challenges associated with social media use, are expected to be finalised within the next three months.
TheEdge | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
The Asean Guidelines on Safe and Responsible Use of Social Media Platforms, aimed at addressing the growing challenges associated with social media use, are expected to be finalised within the next three months.
TheEdge | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
TechStore bags RM15.9 mil job to provide IT maintenance support to Malaysian police
Newly listed TechStore Bhd (KL:TECHSTORE) has been awarded a three-year contract valued at RM15.91 million to provide maintenance and support services for information communication technology software and hardware to the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM).
TheEdge | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
Newly listed TechStore Bhd (KL:TECHSTORE) has been awarded a three-year contract valued at RM15.91 million to provide maintenance and support services for information communication technology software and hardware to the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM).
TheEdge | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
Bursa grills Genting Malaysia over US$41m Empire Resorts buyout
Genting Malaysia Bhd’s (KL:GENM) proposed US$41 million (RM175.5 million) acquisition to gain full control of the loss-making Empire Resorts Inc from Genting group's founding Lim family has come under the scrutiny of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.
theedgemalaysia.com • May 8, 2025
Genting Malaysia Bhd’s (KL:GENM) proposed US$41 million (RM175.5 million) acquisition to gain full control of the loss-making Empire Resorts Inc from Genting group's founding Lim family has come under the scrutiny of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.
theedgemalaysia.com • May 8, 2025
Cape EMS gets nod to delay AGM after year-end change
Cape EMS Bhd (KL:CEB) said it has received the approval from the Companies Commission of Malaysia to postpone its 2025 annual general meeting (AGM) up to the end of this year.
TheEdge | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
Cape EMS Bhd (KL:CEB) said it has received the approval from the Companies Commission of Malaysia to postpone its 2025 annual general meeting (AGM) up to the end of this year.
TheEdge | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
Public Bank, Pentamaster, Pavilion REIT, Berjaya Food, Green Packet, HHRG, Kerjaya Prospek, Genting Malaysia
Here is a brief recap of some corporate announcements that made news on Thursday.
TheEdge | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
Here is a brief recap of some corporate announcements that made news on Thursday.
TheEdge | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
热门股:杨忠礼机构 上探RM2.41
杨忠礼机构（YTL，4677，主板公用事业股）的日线交投走势于5月8日闭市时报收2.11令吉，按日涨6.0仙或2.93%。
Nanyang | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
杨忠礼机构（YTL，4677，主板公用事业股）的日线交投走势于5月8日闭市时报收2.11令吉，按日涨6.0仙或2.93%。
Nanyang | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
上升股:前研科技 阻力RM4.08
前研科技（FRONTKN，0128，主板科技股）的日线图在5月8日闭市时报收3.79令吉，按日涨10.0仙或2.71%。
Nanyang | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025
前研科技（FRONTKN，0128，主板科技股）的日线图在5月8日闭市时报收3.79令吉，按日涨10.0仙或2.71%。
Nanyang | klsescreener.com • May 8, 2025