Gold Futures End Lower, Tracking Loss On US Comex

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives settled lower today, mirroring losses on the United States Comex as a firmer US dollar weighed on bullion prices.

Xi Jinping, Keir Starmer Seek Reset In China–UK Ties After Eight-Year Hiatus

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing, marking the first visit by a United Kingdom (UK) prime minister to China in eight years.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Renewed Buying Interest

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Friday, driven by renewed buying interest in banking stocks as trading momentum picked up in the final hour of trading, said an analyst. 

Zabariah Mohd Yusof Appointed Bank Negara Shariah Advisory Council Member

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced the appointment of former Federal Court judge Datuk Zabariah Mohd Yusof as a new member of the Shariah Advisory Council (SAC) for a two-year term, effective Feb 1, 2026.

JETRO Fosters Innovation Partnerships Between Japanese And ASEAN Enterprises

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Japan’s Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) have implemented the Japan-ASEAN Co-creation Fast Track Pitch initiative to foster innovation between Japanese and ASEAN enterprises.

Malaysia's Zus Coffee Expands Into Thailand, Eyes 50 Outlets By 2026

BANGKOK, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysian coffee chain Zus Coffee plans to open 50 outlets in Thailand in 2026, following its official debut in the Kingdom on Friday.

Fortrea To Unveil Q4, Full-Year 2025 Results On Feb 26

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Fortrea, a global contract research organisation (CRO), announced that it will release its fourth quarter (Q4) and full year 2025 financial results on Feb 26, before the market opens.

GDB Secures RM121.4 Mln Bina Muhibbah Permajaya Infrastructure Contracts

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- GDB Holdings Bhd has secured infrastructure contracts totalling RM121.4 million for two Bina Muhibbah Permajaya Construction Sdn Bhd projects.

Wasco Recognised For Sustainable Finance Leadership At Forward Faster Sustainability Awards 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Prominent energy solutions provider Wasco Bhd has won the Sustainable Finance and Investment category at the Forward Faster Sustainability Awards (FFSA) 2026, highlighting the group’s leadership in embedding sustainability into its financial strategy.

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserve Assets At US$125.53 Bln As At End-December 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's official reserve assets amounted to US$125.53 billion, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$266.1 million as at end-December 2025.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its uptrend momentum at midday against a backdrop of mostly lower regional markets following mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Open Higher On Improved Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to open higher on Friday as market sentiment improved after the exchange clarified that Morgan Stanley Capital International’s (MSCI) recent action was specific to Indonesia, with no similar concerns expected for Malaysia.