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By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to end higher today with the benchmark FBM KLCI reclaiming the 1,700 psychological level, supported by improved global sentiment after US President Donald Trump signalled a potential de-escalation of the Iran conflict, alongside Malaysia’s stronger Industrial Production Index (IPI) data.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) said Malaysia’s energy sector remains a defensive play should geopolitical tensions persist, potentially triggering a market risk-off mode.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Household financial discipline is just as critical as national economic resilience, particularly amid global uncertainties that could affect prices, incomes and overall financial stability.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) --The Capital Market Masterplan (CMP) 2026-2030 sets a decisive course for the next phase of Malaysia’s capital market development and aims to expand the market size by RM1.5 trillion to RM2 trillion over the next five years.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) views the newly launched Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 (CMP) by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) as a vital blueprint that aligns with its mission to generate sustainable, long-term returns for its contributors.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s diverse tourism market and growing sustainability focus within the hotel industry are expected to help cushion the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on the country’s tourism sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Advancecon Holdings Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Advancecon Infra Sdn Bhd (AISB), has secured a RM148.42 million contract from JLG Technopark Sdn Bhd for the proposed construction and completion of earthworks and main infrastructure works for Package 1B at Southern Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC) in Kulai, Johor.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s capital market is projected to grow to between RM13.8 trillion and RM20 trillion by 2045, while expanding organically to between RM5.8 trillion and RM6.3 trillion over the next five years, supported by the implementation of the Capital Market Masterplan 2026–2030 (CMP).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic performance last year, which recorded 5.2 per cent growth, is expected to cushion the country against global economic uncertainties and bolster its performance in the first quarter (1Q) of this year, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses must move beyond simply adopting digital tools and instead ensure technology investments are aligned with clear objectives, organisational readiness and measurable impact.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should mobilise its immense pool of regional funds to meet the bloc’s investment needs and in the process create corporate champions, Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent through 2026, supported by manageable inflation and resilient domestic economic conditions, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
