Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Buying In Telecommunications, Consumer Stocks

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its upward trend for a second straight day today, thanks to buying in telecommunications and consumer stocks. 

E&E Sector To Grow, Tracking Rising Demand For High-Precision Components

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The electrical and electronic (E&E) sector is expected to grow this year, driven by the rising demand for high-precision electronic components, said Chemlite Innovation Bhd.

ITMAX Bags RM30.2 Mln Video Surveillance Contract In Pengerang

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- ITMAX System Bhd’s subsidiary, Southmax Sdn Bhd, has secured a video surveillance contract worth RM30.2 million from the Pengerang Municipal Council for the installation of a closed-circuit camera system with artificial intelligence (AI) features and the establishment of a smart integrated operations centre.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its positive tone at midday, supported by buying interest in most heavyweights as market sentiment continued to improve, analysts said. 

FBM KLCI Futures Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives gained ground in early trade today.

Bursa Malaysia Starts Firmer On Upbeat Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, analysts said.  

CPO Futures Decline For Third Consecutive Day Amid Cheaper Vegetable Oil Alternatives

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended its decline for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, weighed down by mounting concerns over weak demand in the coming weeks amid the availability of cheaper vegetable oil alternatives, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Gold Futures Close Lower In Sync With US COMEX Trend

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, in line with the weaker momentum in the United States COMEX gold market.

Velesto Proposes RM1.2 Bln capital Reduction To Strengthen Finances

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Velesto Energy Bhd has proposed a capital reduction of RM1.2 billion, which will be credited to the retained earnings or to set off against any accumulated losses of the company.

FBM KLCI Futures Settle Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives settled higher today.  

Astro Net Profit Surges Over Threefold To RM129.15 Mln In FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the financial year ended Jan 31, 2025 (FY2025) surged over threefold to RM129.15 million from RM36.88 million in the previous year. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting, Tracks Wall Street Gains

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, boosted by bargain hunting following yesterday’s weakness and supported by positive cues from Wall Street overnight.