Earnings Growth, GDP Expansion To Spur Malaysian Equities In 2026 -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd remained positive on Malaysian equities in 2026, driven by 6.4 per cent earnings growth, 4.4 per cent gross domestic product (GDP) expansion, ringgit strength, policy catalysts and a potential pre-16th General Election rally. 

EPF Dividend Seen At 6.3-6.5 Pct For 2025 -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is expected to deliver a dividend rate of between 6.3 per cent and 6.5 per cent for 2025, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Wall Street Declines

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday, dragged by mild profit-taking in select counters, tracking Wall Street’s overnight decline amid lingering global caution.

PNB To Assess Sunway's VGO For IJM Based On Commercial Basis

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) — Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) will assess Sunway Bhd’s voluntary general offer (VGO) for IJM Corporation Bhd based on commercial considerations, offer risks, governance, investment returns, and Sunway’s strategic plans post- acquisition.

Bursa Malaysia Continues Uptrend At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its gains at midday on sustained buying interest in selected heavyweight stocks, supported by the firmer tone in most regional markets.

IJM Clarifies Bank Accounts Temporarily Restricted To Facilitate MACC Enquiries

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- IJM Corp Bhd today clarified that a limited number of the company’s bank accounts have been temporarily restricted to facilitate the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) ongoing enquiries.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower, CI Falls Below 1,700 Mark

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended lower on Tuesday, slipping below the key 1,700 level, as continued profit-taking and weak regional market performance, amid heightened geopolitical tensions, dampened investor risk appetite.

Bursa Malaysia Continues To Stay Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Persistent profit-taking in selected heavyweights continued to weigh on Bursa Malaysia at midday, amid mixed regional sentiments.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Mild Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 -- (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, weighed by mild profit-taking after recent gains and tracking weaker overnight cues from Wall Street.

FBM KLCI Edges Lower But Holds Above 1,700 In Early Session

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia eased in early trade today after touching its highest level in more than six years, weighed by negative sentiment following Wall Street’s overnight performance, though the benchmark index remained above the 1,700 level.

Sunway, IJM Shares Rise On Positive Sentiment Over Merger Proposal

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Sunway Bhd and IJM Corporation Bhd were among the most active counters, trading higher at mid-afternoon, following the positive sentiment on a potential merger between the two companies.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher, Boosted By Buying Activities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, supported by continued buying in financial services and consumer-related counters.