Bursa Malaysia's Index Ends Lower, Broader Market Positive, Ahead Of Fed Decision

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index ended lower today, in line with most regional markets, amid mixed signals from Wall Street as investors turned cautious ahead of the highly anticipated United States Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy announcement later tonight.

Indonesia's TUGU Credit Ratings Affirmed, Outlook Revised To Stable - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed PT Asuransi Tugu Pratama Indonesia Tbk (TUGU)’s financial strength rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent), while revising the outlooks from negative to stable.

MBSB: VMY 2026 And AI To Boost Malaysia’s Economy, Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd expects Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY 2026) to be a key driver of Malaysia’s economy and equities market next year, with related sectors poised to benefit.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Ahead Of US Fed Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower today as investors turned cautious, taking profits ahead of the United States Federal Reserve’s rate decision and following mostly weaker Wall Street performance overnight.

Helical Fusion Signs Japan’s First Fusion-Energy Power Purchase Agreement

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Helical Fusion Co Ltd (Helical Fusion) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for fusion energy with Aoki Super Co Ltd (Aoki Super), a major regional supermarket chain in central Japan.

Higher Dividends And ROE To Drive Banking Sector -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Higher dividend payouts and return on equity (ROE) improvements will be key catalysts to the banking sector going into 2026.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher As Firm Ringgit Lifts Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, supported by positive sentiment from the stronger ringgit despite Wall Street’s downbeat performance.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Cautious Sentiment Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier losses to end slightly lower as investors turned cautious ahead of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Dec 9-10, 2025.

Bursa Malaysia Softer On Opening Due To Profit-taking

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, weighed down by spillover profit-taking from last week despite Wall Street closing higher last Friday.

Malaysia’s Banking Sector Resilient Amid Tariff Pressures, Expected To Hold Steady In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector ended 2025 on a firmer footing, charting steady loan growth, stable asset quality and sustained profitability despite a year clouded by global trade tensions, while the outlook for next year remains steady amid a diversified portfolio.

World Bank: Malaysia Shows Strong Progress In Reducing Poverty, Must Now Focus On Inclusive Growth

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has commended Malaysia for its strong progress in reducing poverty, particularly hardcore poverty, while noting that further improvements in education and health outcomes are crucial to support inclusive and equitable growth.

KLCI Futures Likely To See Uptrend Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to see an uptrend next week, tracking the underlying cash market.