Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Mild Profit-taking

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday on mild profit-taking in selected heavyweights led by SD Guthrie and Tenaga Nasional, analysts said.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar at opening trade as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) does not seem inclined to reduce rates in the near term, said an analyst.

Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit turned lower against the US dollar at the close today amid improved demand for the greenback following the US administration seeking ways to reduce the 10-year US Treasury yield rather than bringing down the Fed Fund Rate, said an analyst.    

Gamuda’s Order Book Set To Rise 11 Pct with Sungai Perak Water Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd’s participation in the Sungai Perak Raw Water Transfer Scheme (SPRWTS) development project could potentially bump up Gamuda’s outstanding order book by about 11 per cent to RM41.1 billion.

Crude Oil Prices Brace For Volatility Amid Trump's Policy Positions -- BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, is expecting significant volatility in crude oil prices in the coming weeks and months as markets scramble to weigh the impact of United States (US) President Donald Trump’s new policy positions, not least regarding tariff measures.

Bursa Malaysia Trades Higher At Opening

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its positive performance at the opening on Thursday, with buying led by the industrial products and construction counters, analysts said. 

Ringgit Opens Higher vs USD On Weaker US Economic Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald and Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar after the United States (US) reported weaker economic data, suggesting that the case for rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the prospects for a reduction in the Fed Fund Rate remain intact, an analyst said.

Gold Futures Rise Amid Global Gold Rush Fuelled By Central Banks' Demand

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives strengthened today, following a global gold rush driven by persistent demand from central banks, said an analyst.

Khazanah Continues To Diversify, Strengthen Global Portfolio, Driving Value Creation For Malaysia - MD

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd will continue to diversify and strengthen its global portfolio in 2025 amid a not-so-easy and volatile global environment, managing director Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir said.

MAHB: PAC Must Use Proper Channels To Seek Explanation, Clarification - Loke 

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Transport Minister Anthony Loke today emphasised that the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is required to adhere to proper channels when seeking any explanations from his Ministry, including on Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) share sales.

Lower EPF Contribution For Foreign Workers Reduces Overall Wage Expenditure

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to set the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate for foreign workers at two per cent — lower than the initially proposed 12 per cent — helps employers reduce overall wage expenditure.

GN Unveils Most Intelligent Hearing Portfolio 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- GN, the global leader in hearing aid innovation, has launched ReSound Vivia, the world's smallest artificial intelligence (AI)-powered hearing aid, and ReSound Savi, an essentials range featuring Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio and Auracast broadcast audio.