Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting, Tracks Wall Street Gains

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, boosted by bargain hunting following yesterday’s weakness and supported by positive cues from Wall Street overnight.

Public Investment Bank Lowers 2025 CPI Forecast To 2.4 Percent on Soft Start To The Year

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB) has lowered its 2025 full-year Consumer Price Index (CPI) forecast to 2.4 per cent from 3.0 per cent previously.

BNM Assets Drop To RM621.54 Bln In 2024, Dividend To Govt Totals RM5.25 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) total assets as at Dec 31, 2024 decreased 1.61 per cent to RM621.54 billion from RM631.74 billion in the previous year, with international reserves continuing to account for the bulk of assets at 84 per cent (2023: 82 per cent).

Bank Deposits Growth Slows To 3 Percent In 2H 2024 On Rising Costs, Debt Repayment - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Banking system deposits grew at a slower pace of three per cent in the second half of 2024 (2H 2024), driven by the slower growth of deposits from resident businesses, partly due to higher costs and debt repayment.

Orderly Domestic Market Conditions Provide Sufficient Buffer Amid Global Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Orderly domestic market conditions will continue given Malaysia’s deep and liquid financial markets and sound banking system, providing sufficient buffer against global volatility.

Bursa Malaysia Starts Flat As Wall St Drags

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened nearly flat, tracking Wall Street’s weaker overnight performance.  

Analyst Sees TNB As Safe Haven Amid Market Volatility, Maintains 'Hold' Call

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- An analyst has viewed Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) as a relative safe haven given its earnings resilience and undemanding valuation, amid the prevailing market volatility.

Foreign Investors Extend Buying Streak In Malaysia’s Corporate Bonds - Economist

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Despite global market volatility, foreign investors have remained net buyers of Malaysia’s Private Debt Securities (PDS) for five consecutive months, underscoring confidence in the country’s corporate bond market.

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday Low, CI Down 0.70 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at an intraday low today weighed down by persistent selling in selected heavyweights, led by utilities, telecommunications and media, as well as financial services sectors.

Maintaining OPR At 3.0 Pct Ensures Monetary Policy Flexibility Amid Economic Uncertainty -- Analyst

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent reflected a strategic calibration of monetary policy that allows the central bank flexibility amid evolving global and domestic economic conditions.

OPR Aligns With Malaysia's Economic Prospects — BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The following is an interview with Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour following March’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting:  

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As Bargain Hunters Step In After Sell-off

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today as bargain hunting emerged following the recent sell-off.