Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was lower at midday, dragged down by selling in selected heavyweights, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Renewed West Asia Tensions

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Tuesday, mirroring Wall Street’s decline as renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia dampened investor sentiment, an analyst said.

CPO Futures End Higher, Tracking Gains In Crude & Soybean Oil Market

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher, tracking gains in the crude oil and soybean oil markets, a trader said.

Malaysia’s GDP Seen To Moderate To 4.2 Pct In 2026 -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is likely to moderate to 4.2 per cent this year, compared with 5.2 per cent in 2025, driven by growing domestic demand alongside still-resilient external demand, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Rubber Closes Mixed Amid Ringgit Gains, Higher Crude Oil

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- The rubber market closed mixed on Monday amid a stronger ringgit against the US dollar and higher crude oil prices, a dealer said. 

Global Supply Crisis A Clear Signal For Malaysia To Speed Up Green Energy Shift - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Global supply disruptions caused by geopolitical conflict in West Asia are a clear signal that Malaysia must reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and accelerate the transition to renewable energy, an economic expert has said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday on continued buying activities in selected financial services and plantation counters. 

Investor Confidence In Johor Remains Firm Amid Global Supply Crisis - Onn Hafiz

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 4 (Bernama) -- Investor confidence in Johor remains strong even though the country is currently facing considerable challenges with the global supply crisis, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Firmer On Foreign Inflows, IMF Optimism

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on the first trading day of May, supported by continued net foreign inflows and bolstered by the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) upbeat outlook on Malaysia’s economic prospects.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Ahead Of OPR Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on the first trading day of May, with the upcoming Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting later this week, developments in the United States–Iran conflict and the release of the US non-farm payroll (NFP) data expected to set the tone for the market.

Rubber Market Expected To Continue Upward Trend Next Week

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to continue its upward momentum next week, supported by firm crude oil prices and potential supply disruptions.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Range-bound Between 1,700 And 1,730 Next Week

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is expected to trade in a range-bound mode with a cautious bias within the 1,700-1,730 range next week.