Foreigners were net sellers of Malaysian shares last week at about RM10.9 million after they bought and sold some RM1.943 billion and RM1.953 billion worth of equities respectively, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

Foreigners net sellers of Malaysia equities last week amid US-Iran conflict

KUALA LUMPUR: Strong foreign demand for Malaysian debt securities resulted in Malaysia enjoying an overall foreign portfolio inflow of RM8.8 billion in 2019 — the highest since 2013 — despite recording a net outflow in its equity markets.

In contrast, 2018 recorded total foreign portfol...

Malaysia sees largest foreign portfolio inflow last year since 2013

Strong foreign demand for Malaysian debt securities resulted in Malaysia enjoying an overall foreign portfolio inflow of RM8.8 billion in 2019 -- the highest since 2013 -- despite recording a net outflow in its equity markets.

In contrast, 2018 had recorded total foreign portfolio outflow of RM33.6 billion, according to SG-UOB Global Economics and Markets Research in a note today.

Malaysia recorded highest foreign portfolio inflows last year since 2013

Kejuruteraan Asastera Bhd (KAB) has secured a RM19 million contract to provide electrical services to the Trion @ KL serviced apartment and hotel project at the intersection of Jalan Sungai Besi and Jalan Dua here.

Kejuruteraan Asastera bags electrical services job for KL property project

KUALA LUMPUR: Practice Note 17 company APFT Bhd has aborted its plan to collaborate with Malaysian Aviation Training Academy Sdn Bhd (Mata), an aircraft maintenance academy, to provide training for aviation professionals in the country.

The decision comes as its wholly-owned subsidiary ...

APFT scraps collaboration plan with Mata

Practice Note 17 company APFT Bhd has aborted its plan to collaborate with Malaysian Aviation Training Academy Sdn Bhd (MATA), an aircraft maintenance academy, to provide training for aviation professionals in the country.

APFT scraps collaboration plan with MATA

Malaysia Airlines Bhd has issued an apology to the passengers of Auckland-bound flight MH145 after it halted twice before taking off.

In a statement today, the airline stated that the halting was due to an unexpected technical issue involving the aircraft system.

Malaysia Airlines apologises to passengers of Auckland-bound flight

MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd Research maintained its "Buy" call on AirAsia Group Bhd at RM1.68 with an unchanged target price of RM2.04 and said the low-cost carrier appeared to be well-geared for further geopolitical shocks.

AirAsia well-geared for further geopolitical shocks — MIDF Research

Bursa Malaysia's energy index, which tracks oil and gas-related shares, rose as much as 36.36 points or 2.88% so far today to its all-time high at 1,300.48 as crude oil prices, which rose past US$70 a barrel, supported Malaysia oil and gas share gains.

Bursa energy index up at record high as oil rises past US$70

Hong Leong Investment Bank Research (HLIB) has downgraded the consumer sector to "Underweight" from "Neutral" in view of higher commodity prices and tepid consumer spending in 2020.

HLIB downgrades consumer sector in view of higher commodity prices, tepid consumer spending in 2020

The ruling coalition government is drafting a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to facilitate the channelling of fund allocations to Opposition MPs.

Putrajaya mulling MOU with Opposition to facilitate direct allocations

TikTok is heading to its moment of truth in Washington, with Congress on a fast track to approve a bill aimed at forcing the social-media platform’s Chinese parent ByteDance Ltdon  to divest its controversial ownership stake.

TikTok faces Washington reckoning as divest-or-ban vote gets closer

The new water tariff for domestic users in Perak has been set at 75 sen per cubic metre, compared with the previous 70 sen, effective May 1.

New water tariff for Perak users kicks in May 1 — MB's Office

Australian employment unexpectedly fell in March and the jobless rate edged higher, unwinding some of the huge upside surprise of the prior month and reflecting restrictive settings of monetary policy.

Australian jobs surprisingly fall, giving RBA scope for patience

Sin-Kung Logistics Bhd has started taking orders from investors for its initial public offering (IPO) that may raise up to RM39.5 million ahead of its listing on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market.

Sin-Kung Logistics launches ACE Market IPO to raise RM39.5 mil

Feytech Holdings Berhad (Feytech) has entered into an underwriting agreement with TA Securities Holdings Berhad and AmInvestment Bank Berhad (joint underwriters) for the company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.

Feytech inks underwriting agreement with TA Securities, AmInvestment en route to Main Market IPO  

China Tianrui Group Cement Co said a sudden drop in its stock last week triggered a margin call involving a major shareholder, explaining the dynamic behind a dramatic plunge that wiped out nearly all of its market value.

Mystery stock crash in China cement maker linked to margin call

Las Vegas Sands Corp said renovations at an entertainment centre and a hotel in Macau will crimp results this year, sending the shares lower in extended trading.

The casino and resort company closed its Cotai Arena in January for US$200 million (RM957.49 million)in renovations.

Sands says US$200 mil renovations at Macau casino will affect results this year

Football managers were once as dispensable as autumn leaves. Manchester City — a very different club pre-takeover — had five, including two caretakers, in a single season and became the butt of jokes. One of them had chairman Francis Lee encountering an old lady struggling with her shopping bags....

Business Of Sports: Fix the team, not the garden: It’s time for off-the-field stars to bloom

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc priced ¥263.3 billion (RM8.2 billion) of bonds in the firm’s largest yen debt deal since its debut sale in the currency in 2019, raising bets it may boost holdings of Japanese stocks.

Berkshire sells ¥263.3b of bonds with tighter spreads

Shares of PIE Industrial Bhd extended its rally to a new all-time high on Thursday, after Kenanga Investment Bank flagged that the electronic services firm has secured a new client that will take up the entirety of its largest facility.

PIE Industrial extends rally to new all-time high as Kenanga flags new client

The Malaysian aviation industry may be badly impacted on passenger traffic and spikes in jet fuel prices if a full-blown war results from escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, according to Maybank Investment Bank Research (Maybank IB).

Malaysia's aviation industry at risk amid full-blown crisis in the Middle East — Maybank IB

Alphabet Inc’s Google has put more than two dozen employees on immediate administrative leave after they were involved in protests against Project Nimbus, a US$1.2 billion (RM5.7 billion) joint contract with Amazon.com Inc to provide the Israeli government with AI and cloud services.

Google fires workers protesting US$1.2b Israeli contract

President Joe Biden called China “xenophobic” while highlighting the Asian nation’s economic woes, as he sought to make the case for US economic strength during a campaign stop in the swing state of Pennsylvania.

Biden calls China ‘xenophobic’, ramping up 2024 campaign rhetoric

The race for the “world’s best airport” crown has been a two-horse affair in recent years, with Doha’s Hamad International and Singapore Changi leading the pack.

Singapore loses ‘world’s best airport’ crown to Qatar

Asian stocks crept higher in a mixed session on Thursday, while the dollar took a breather and bond markets steadied as investors stepped back to assess the interest rate outlook.

Asian stocks mixed as soaring dollar pauses

Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) research said Cloudpoint Technology Bhd is well positioned to capitalise the burgeoning demand for cyber security solutions post-passage of the cyber security bill which was passed in Dewan Rakyat on April 3.

HLIB: Cloudpoint well positioned to capitalise burgeoning demand for cyber security solutions

Apple Inc chief executive officer Tim Cook will meet Singapore’s leader at the tail end of his most extensive Southeast Asia tour in years, searching for new growth markets and manufacturing locations to offset headwinds in China.

Apple CEO to meet Singapore leader to wrap whirlwind Asia tour

Alphabet-owned Google&nbsp;is laying off an unspecified number of employees, a company spokesperson said on Wednesday, marking the latest cuts at the technology giant as it cracks down on costs.

Google lays off employees, shifts some roles abroad amid cost cuts

The stock market saw its longest losing streak since January as a handful of big techs sold off — despite a slide in bond yields.

S&P 500 suffers its longest slide since January

Feytech Holdings Berhad (Feytech) has entered into an underwriting agreement with TA Securities Holdings Berhad and AmInvestment Bank Berhad (joint underwriters) for the company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.

Gold prices may correct amid potential delay in the anticipated rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve, Philip Capital warned on Thursday and advised investors to stop buying Malaysia’s sole gold exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Stop buying gold ETF as prices may correct — Philip Capital

Research analysts covering IGB Real Estate Investment Trust (IGB REIT) remained sanguine on the stock’s prospects after it reported a 4.79% jump in its net property income (NPI) for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 (1QFY2024) to RM124.24 million, from RM118.55 million a year earlier, thanks largely to higher rental income.

Analysts remain sanguine on IGB REIT’s prospects going forward

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland president Loretta Mester said monetary policy is in a good place, adding that the central bank shouldn’t be in a hurry to cut interest rates.

Mester says US Fed can hold rates steady, not in a hurry to cut

Asian central banks’ need for assertive defense of their currencies is driving traders to turn less dovish on monetary policies in the region.

Slower US Fed pivot weakens rate-cut bets across emerging Asia

The ringgit extended Wednesday’s gains to open higher against the US dollar on Thursday as the greenback retreated from multi-month highs after a pullback in US Treasury yields, said an analyst.&nbsp;

Ringgit extends gains against US dollar at opening

Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on Thursday but moved up thereafter. &nbsp;

Bursa turns positive in early trade after opening lower

RHB Retail Research said Marine &amp; General Bhd is set for an uptrend reversal after undergoing a bullish breakout above the 28 sen resistance on Wednesday, on strong trading volume.

Marine & General set for uptrend reversal, says RHB Retail Research 

Indonesia's economy was primed for monetary easing later this year, but an unwelcome plunge in its currency is complicating matters for Bank Indonesia and could force it to grudgingly raise rates as early as next week.

Indonesia's plunging rupiah twists the policy plot

Sin-Kung Logistics Bhd has started taking orders from investors for its initial public offering (IPO) that may raise up to RM39.5 million ahead of its listing on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market.

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