Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Open Slightly Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from last week's losses to open marginally higher today, driven by mild buying interest in selected heavyweights, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Poised For Gains After Stronger-than-expected GDP Growth In 2Q

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is poised for gains today after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced that the Malaysian economy expanded by 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), equivalent to 4.4 per cent growth in the first half of 2025, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday, In Sync With Weaker Regional

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in the negative territory at midday, in tandem with the weaker regional market performance, weighed down by selling pressure in selected heavyweights. 

Johor Unveils First Large-Scale Water Reclamation Plant For Data Centres

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Johor made history with its first large-scale water reclamation plant dedicated for data centre operations located in Ulu Tiram here.

ASEAN Ready To Upgrade FTA With Japan

OSAKA (Japan), Aug 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN has expressed its readiness to upgrade its free trade agreement (FTA) with Japan, signalling a desire to bring the decades-old pact into the modern economic era.

Menos AI Unveils AI-Powered Research Tools For Hedge Funds, Institutional Investors

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Menos AI, an artificial intelligence (AI)-native fintech company, has officially launched its flagship product, Sonαr—an intelligent research agent designed to help hedge funds and institutional investors uncover timely, differentiated investment ideas.

BNPL Still Under Control, Regulatory Measures Enhanced To Protect Consumers -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) facilities remain under control, but regulatory measures are being strengthened to protect consumers through the Consumer Credit Act 2025 (CCA).

Malaysia's Successful Tariff Negotiation Seen As Strategic Step Forward -- Economists

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s successful negotiation to reduce the reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States (US) on its exports to 19 per cent from 25 per cent is seen as a strategic step forward, placing the country on equal footing with major ASEAN peers while preserving key domestic policy priorities.

US To End Tariff Exemption For Low-Value Imports Starting Aug. 29

WASHINGTON, July 31 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday, suspending duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value shipments, reported Xinhua.

Malaysia Secures RM2.97 Bln Digital Investments From China - Gobind

PUTRAJAYA, July 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has secured RM2.97 billion in confirmed digital investments from leading Chinese technology players, paving the way for the creation of over 6,800 high-value digital jobs nationwide, said Digital Minister, Gobind Singh Deo.

Bursa Opens Lower, Profit-taking Ahead Of Fed Rate Cut Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Wednesday, tracking losses from overnight Wall Street performance as profit-taking emerged ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cut decision later today.

FBM KLCI Ends Morning Session Flat

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index ended the morning trading session flat amid continued selling in selected heavyweights led by plantation and financial services counters, as well as losses in regional markets.