Bursa Malaysia Recoups Most Losses, Ends Softer Amid Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index recovered much of its earlier losses to end the week slightly lower amid profit-taking, snapping a five-day winning streak.

Ringgit Extends Rally, Reaches Another Five-year High

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its rally on Friday, opening higher to reach another five-year high against the US dollar amid a holiday-shortened trading week.

Gold Holds Value, Serves As Household Economic Shield

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- For most Malaysian households, surging global gold prices are more than a tale of market speculation. They act as a financial safeguard, as the value of jewellery and accumulated gold holdings rises, easing household pressures and strengthening family resilience amid the rising cost of living.

Maybank Experiencing Intermittent Slowness Affecting Duitnow Services

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) is currently experiencing intermittent slowness affecting DuitNow services, including QR payments, transfers, bill payments and related transactions.

FBM KLCI Opens Lower On Mild Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) opened lower on Wednesday as mild profit-taking emerged following its recent rally, with trading activity typically softening during the holiday week.

FBM KLCI Opens Lower On Profit-taking Despite Firmer Broader Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) opened lower today as investors took profits following yesterday’s solid performance, while the broader market remained on a firmer footing, tracking positive overnight cues from Wall Street.

Ringgit Edges Up As US Dollar Index Slips

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar in early trade today, supported by a weaker greenback as the US Dollar Index (DXY) declined 0.33 per cent to 98.271 points amid thin trading conditions during the holiday-shortened week.

Port Of Tanjung Pelepas To Implement Electrification Initiative For Port Truck Fleet

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Dec 22 (Bernama) --  Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint-venture company between MMC Group and Netherlands-based APM Terminals, continues to move forward with the electrification of its port truck fleet, which is scheduled to be implemented next year.

Lack Of Large-cap Firms Makes Bursa Malaysia Less Attractive To Foreign Investors -- PNB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The lack of large-capitalisation (large-cap) companies with sufficient liquidity is one of the major challenges making Bursa Malaysia less attractive to foreign investors compared with its regional peers, said Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB).

Malaysians’ Confidence In Country’s Direction Improves In 2025 – Ipsos

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysians’ confidence that the country is heading in the right direction has improved in 2025, according to Ipsos’ latest Consumer Confidence and Cost of Living Monitor.

Ringgit Snaps Four-day Gains To End Marginally Lower Vs US Dollar

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit snapped four consecutive days of gains to close slightly lower against the US dollar on Wednesday as some traders took profit.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking After Four-day Rally

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a four-day rally to end lower on Wednesday, as profit-taking emerged following the benchmark index’s move into positive year-to-date territory.