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...
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 16): The FBM KLCI closed 4.88 points or 0.3% lower amid bearish technical signals, acccording to analysts. At 5pm, the KLCI closed at 1,718.11 points.
AmInvestment Bank Bhd analyst Lim Sae Wai told theedgemarkets.com that the KLCI had been showing bearish technical indicators since the middle of October this year.
"My technical analysis has been showing a bearish signal in the FBM KLCI since the middle of October. So in the immediate term, we might see a potential technical rebound in the market. However, I am of the opinion that it may not last long," Lim said.
Today, TA Securities Holdings Bhd wrote in a note: "The weaker tone on global markets and negative technical momentum should increase cautious sentiment and discourage investors to the sidelines."
Across Bursa Malaysia, decliners led gainers at 614 against 265 respectively. A total of 2.44 billion shares worth RM2.48 billion exchanged hands.
Top decliners included SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd and Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd. Top gainer was Kossan Rubber Indstries Bhd.
Source: The Edge
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