Bank Negara Malaysia declared a RM5 billion dividend for 2025 , maintaining payouts to the government despite a moderation in earnings . Earnings Ease After Strong Prior Year BNM reported net profit of RM12.45 billion in FY2025 , down 5.7% YoY from RM13.16 billion. The decline was driven by: Lower total income (RM14.35 billion vs RM14.98 billion) Costs related to reserve management and monetary operations Despite softer earnings, the central bank sustained its second consecutive RM5 billion dividend , following a record RM5.25 billion payout in 2024 . Strong Reserves Provide Stability A significant portion of profits — RM7.45 billion — was allocated to the risk reserve , which rose to RM155.31 billion . This reserve acts as a financial buffer against: Exchange rate volatility Global financial market fluctuations BNM highlighted that 85% of its assets are denominated in foreign currencies , re...
The FBM KLCI rose 5.44 points or 0.3% to close at 1,697.93 points as crude oil price gain further strength.
Brent crude oil was trading at about US$39.13 per barrel as of 5pm (Malaysia timing).
The Bursa's benchmark had earlier breached the psychological barrier of 1,700 and reached an intraday high of 1,710.2 before it slowed down.
Reuters reported oil prices rose on Monday, extending a rally that has lifted crude benchmarks by more than a third from this year's lows, as tightening supply and an improving global outlook strengthened the sentiment for a market recovery.
A total of 2.44 billion shares worth RM2.45 billion were traded on Bursa today, compared to a volume of 1.78 billion worth RM2.16 billion on Friday.
The most actively traded counters are AirAsia X’s warrant and its mother share and Bumi Armada. Bursa’s top gainers included British American Tobacco (M) Bhd, Panasonic Manufacturing (M) Bhd and United Plantations Bhd.
Reuters reported Asian shares hit two-month highs on Monday, extending sharp gains from last week, following upbeat U.S. jobs data, a rebound in oil and commodity prices, and a flurry of reassurances from Chinese leaders that the economy would remain on sound footing.
Asian share markets erased earlier gains to close lower. Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 0.61%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was down 0.08%.
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Brent crude oil was trading at about US$39.13 per barrel as of 5pm (Malaysia timing).
The Bursa's benchmark had earlier breached the psychological barrier of 1,700 and reached an intraday high of 1,710.2 before it slowed down.
Reuters reported oil prices rose on Monday, extending a rally that has lifted crude benchmarks by more than a third from this year's lows, as tightening supply and an improving global outlook strengthened the sentiment for a market recovery.
A total of 2.44 billion shares worth RM2.45 billion were traded on Bursa today, compared to a volume of 1.78 billion worth RM2.16 billion on Friday.
The most actively traded counters are AirAsia X’s warrant and its mother share and Bumi Armada. Bursa’s top gainers included British American Tobacco (M) Bhd, Panasonic Manufacturing (M) Bhd and United Plantations Bhd.
Reuters reported Asian shares hit two-month highs on Monday, extending sharp gains from last week, following upbeat U.S. jobs data, a rebound in oil and commodity prices, and a flurry of reassurances from Chinese leaders that the economy would remain on sound footing.
Asian share markets erased earlier gains to close lower. Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 0.61%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was down 0.08%.
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