BNM to continue adjusting OPR gradually in line with the health of economy
BNM made no change in the OPR in its first monetary policy meeting for 2023, meeting the expectations of some economists and research houses.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Research houses positive on banking sector following OPR rate hike
CGS-CIMB reiterated its "overweight" call on banks as key beneficiaries of the OPR hikes after BNM raised 25 basis points (bps) to 2.50 pct yesterday.
Fri Sep 09 2022
EPF special withdrawal may trigger higher net selling from local institutional funds - Research houses
The potentially higher net selling was due to the requirement for the EPF to raise liquidity for possible withdrawals by its members.
Thu Mar 17 2022
Research houses positive on Bursa Malaysia after first half results
AmInvestment Bank Bhd Research has maintained its "buy" stance on Bursa Malaysia Bhd with a lower fair value of RM9.40 per share.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Research houses maintain neutral rating on Telecom sector amid proposed Celcom-Digi merger
Kenanga Research has maintained its 'neutral' rating on telecommunication sector amid the news of advanced talks between Axiata and Telenor.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Research firms remain bullish on Pos Malaysia's outlook
Research houses have remained bullish on Pos Malaysia Bhd's recovery trajectory moving forward.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Fitch downgrade and sovereign debt
Economists and financial research houses are confident that the Fitch downgrade will not have a critical or sustained impact on Malaysia.
Thu Dec 10 2020
Research houses: Rising COVID-19 cases, loan repayments to dampen loan growth
It expects an uneven recovery in confidence among households and businesses, which will limit loan growth.
Mon Nov 02 2020
Astro Malaysia upgraded by several research houses
Following the release of Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhads (Astro) third quarter results, a few research houses have upgraded the stock of Malaysia's only satellite broadcasted
Thu Dec 06 2018
Bank Negara can opt for further cut in lending rate
Research houses are already of the opinion that rates are in for a further reduction, but all for a good reason.
Thu Jul 14 2016
Research houses mostly positive on Axiata's 1q15 performance
Axiata yesterday announced a lower first-quarter pre-tax profit of RM689.96 million compared with RM1.01 billion in the same period last year.
Wed May 20 2015
Maybank-Oldtown: research houses maintain 'buy' call on Oldtown Bhd
Maybank Investment Bank Research maintained a 'buy' call on OldTown Bhd with an unchanged target price of RM2.40, backed by the extension of its outlets in Indonesia and Australia.
Fri Sep 05 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024