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Strong Domestic Fundamentals Cap Rise In Malaysian Bond Yields Despite Global Headwinds -- Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Strong domestic fundamentals have limited increases in Malaysian Government Securities (MGS) and Government Investment Issues (GII) yields, even as global yields rise due to ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran and persistent concerns regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

MISC Projected To Post 12 Pct Earnings CAGR Over Three Years - AmInvestment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Maritime company MISC Bhd is projected to deliver a three-year earnings compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12 per cent, driven by 19 asset additions and stronger contributions from fully owned liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, according to AmInvestment Bank Research.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday Amid Rising West Asia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded lower at midday in subdued market sentiment, as investors were cautious due to escalating West Asia tensions ahead of the weekend.

RHB IB Initiates ‘Buy’ Call For Gas Malaysia On MRP, RGT4 Prospects

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has initiated coverage on Gas Malaysia Bhd (GMB) with a 'buy' recommendation and a target price (TP) of RM6.50 on expectations of higher gas prices and growth prospects from its planned Regasification Terminal 4 (RGT4) project.

Malaysia's US$1.5 Bln Global Sukuk 4.7 Times Oversubscribed, Record-Low Spread

PUTRAJAYA, July 24 (Bernama) -- Strong investor demand drove a 4.7 times oversubscription for Malaysia’s US$1.5 billion Global Sukuk issuance, which was priced at a record-low spread, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.

Brent Remains Slightly Above US$100 Per Barrel On Escalating US-Iran Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil prices have remained above US$100 per barrel today amid the escalating United States-Iran conflict, reigniting fears over global energy supplies.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Cautious Market Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday, with cautious sentiment expected to remain after Thursday's regional rally left Asian markets exposed to Wall Street's overnight pullback.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, driven by stronger crude oil and soybean oil prices amid tensions in West Asia.

Bumipeda Urges Govt To Review MDR Charges On Petrol Station Operators

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera Petrol Station Operators Association of Malaysia (Bumipeda) has urged the government to review the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charged on credit card transactions.

Ringgit Ends Easier Against Greenback Amid West Asia Tensions

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly lower against the US dollar on Thursday as escalating tensions in West Asia fuelled expectations of a potential United States (US) interest rate hike, supporting the greenback.

Bursa Malaysia Snaps 3-Day Losing Streak To End Higher

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif & Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a three-day pullback to close 0.18 per cent higher on Thursday, as surge in global oil prices supported Malaysia’s energy-related companies, while utilities attracted investors seeking defensive earnings amid persistent global uncertainties.

National Petroleum Reserve Establishment Timely Amid Recurring Geopolitical Tensions - Analysts

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s move to study the establishment of a national petroleum reserve (NPR) is timely as recurring geopolitical tensions around key global shipping routes underscore the need to strengthen the country’s long-term energy resilience, said analysts.