Bursa Malaysia Marginally Lower At Midday On Weak Sentiment

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday as sentiment on the local front remained negative, mirroring the mixed performance on regional markets, said an analyst. 

Bursa Opens Little Changed On Friday 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher today on volatile trading amid Wall Street's mixed sentiment after corporate earnings showed varying performances, said an analyst.

Ringgit Extends Gains To Open Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended positive momentum to trade higher against the US Dollar in the early session today, supported by continued buying demand as more investors shifted to currencies from emerging countries, including the ringgit, an analyst said.

CPO Futures Hit Two-year High On Weak Production, Lower Stocks

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rallied to a two-year high, driven by expectations of weak production and lower stock levels in both Malaysia and Indonesia, a trader said.

CIDB Calls On Construction Sector To Focus On Sustainable Method

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The construction sector has been urged to focus on sustainable methods, energy-efficient designs and the use of green materials to ensure that the industry thrives economically and contributes positively to the environment and society.

Bursa Malaysia Slightly Higher At Midday On Mild Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was marginally higher at midday, supported by mild buying in selected heavyweights, in tandem with regional peers, said an analyst. 

7,400 Companies Using E-invoice System; 58 Mln E-invoices Issued As At Oct 14 -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- A total of 7,400 companies have adopted the e-invoice system, with 58 million e-invoices issued as of Oct 14, 2024, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Budget 2025: RM900 Mln Affordable Housing Allocation To Impact First-time Homebuyers -- PropertyGuru

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The government’s allocation of RM900 million for the “Program Residensi Rakyat” (PRR) and “Rumah Mesra Rakyat” housing schemes under Budget 2025 is set to address the critical need for more affordable housing options in the face of economic uncertainty.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Easier As Consolidation Phase Continues 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) --  Bursa Malaysia ended in negative territory today as it continued its consolidation phase due to a lack of buying catalysts, said an analyst. 

MATRADE Eyes RM1 Bln Sales From MIHAS@Dubai

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) targets RM1 billion in export sales from the upcoming MIHAS@Dubai at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Easier On Weak Buying Interest 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) --  Bursa Malaysia moved in a tight range amid muted trading to close easier today, reflecting weak buying interest as investors paused to assess the details of Budget 2025, said an analyst. 

Govt Mulling Utilising Databases, E-Wallets For Two-Tier RON95 Subsidies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) – The government is considering using databases linked to identification cards, along with e-wallets and debit cards as part of the mechanism for the two-tiered pricing system for RON95 petrol subsidies.