BMI Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 3.0 Pct In Next Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent during its meeting on Jan 22, 2025, according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.

Dialog’s Shares Remain Flat Despite Securing US$235 Mln Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd's share price remained unchanged at mid-morning, despite receiving a US$235 million investment approval for the Baram Junior Cluster Small Field Asset Production Sharing Contract (PSC).

NVIDIA’s Investments Relevant, Strengthens Malaysia's Position In Chip Supply Chain - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- NVIDIA's significant investments in Malaysia are relevant for the country, as the company focuses on specialised chip architectures, strengthening Malaysia’s position in the global chip supply chain, said an expert.

Bursa Malaysia Higher In Early Trading Amid Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to positive territory in early Friday trading, driven by bargain hunting as investors seized opportunities after recent declines.

Ringgit Slightly Up Against US Dollar In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was slightly up against the US dollar in early trade in the scenario of a hawkish US Federal Reserve (Fed) tone and positive economic data, said an analyst. 

FBM KLCI Falls For Second Straight Day Amid Rising External Pressures

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The FBM KLCI extended its decline for a second consecutive day, as investor sentiment remained pressured by rising external risks, particularly weak economic growth in China and stronger-than-expected US economic data. 

Prices Of Landed Houses In Klang Valley To Rise Up To 4 Pct In 2025 -- CBRE|WTW

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Property prices are expected to rise around three to four per cent this year in the Klang Valley, particularly landed houses in Petaling Jaya, according to real estate services company CBRE WTW Valuation and Advisory Sdn Bhd (CBRE|WTW).

ASEAN Needs Deeper Trade Agreements, Domestic Reforms For Economic Resilience - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Deeper trade agreements and domestic reforms are needed to build economic resilience in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and East Asian Pacific regions, especially during extreme change and uncertainty.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher But Retreats Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday but retreated thereafter due to extended profit taking in selected heavyweights as investors remained on the sidelines due to the lack of fresh leads, dealers said.

​​​​Ringgit Flat Against The Greenback In Early Trade 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the strengthening US dollar on Thursday amid rising demand for the greenback following the release of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) minutes, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower In Sync With Regional Peers, CI Hits Intraday Low

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) reversed yesterday’s gains to close lower on Wednesday as investors took profit amid the negative performance of regional peers.

Quantexa Recognised In Chartis’ RiskTech Quadrant For AML Transaction Monitoring Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Quantexa, a provider of decision intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, has been recognised in the 2024 Chartis’ RiskTech Quadrant Update for anti-money laundering (AML) transaction monitoring solutions.