ACE Market-Bound AMS Advanced Material Aims To Raise RM32.77 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- AMS Advanced Material Bhd (AMSB) aims to raise RM32.77 million from its initial public offering (IPO) via a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on April 23, 2026.

Bursa Malaysia Up At Midday, Led By Consumer and Utilities Counters

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the morning trading session on a positive note, buoyed by buying interest, particularly in the consumer products, plantation, and utilities counters.

Malaysia’s EV Adoption May Accelerate On Firmer Crude Oil Prices -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) could accelerate due to elevated crude oil prices, particularly among buyers in the premium internal combustion engine segment, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings Of Nan Shan General

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Taiwan’s Nan Shan General Insurance Co Ltd (Nan Shan General), with a stable outlook.

RON95 Quota Adjustment Seen As Temporary Remedy Amid Spike In Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The government’s move to adjust the monthly quota for subsidised BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) petrol to 200 litres from 300 litres is a much-needed temporary measure to reduce subsidy spending amid the spike in oil prices brought on by the conflict in West Asia, said an economist.

MTTSL Targets RM652.5 Mln IPO, Largest Logistics Listing Since Westports

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) – MTT Shipping and Logistics Bhd (MTTSL), a container liner shipping operator, plans to raise RM652.5 million through the public issue of 633.5 million new ordinary shares.

Midday Trade On Bursa Malaysia Mixed As Regional Cues Weighs In

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Shares on Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session mixed, tracking regional trends amid ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East and continued volatility in oil prices.

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings For Sun Hung Kai Properties Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of Hong Kong’s Sun Hung Kai Properties Insurance Limited (SHKPI), with a stable outlook.

OSV Operators Set To Gain As Oil Firms Shift Focus From West Asia

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – The decision by oil companies to shift away from West Asia and support offshore crude oil exploration in Southeast Asia could potentially benefit offshore support vessel (OSV) operators.

Sorento Capital Eyes Transfer To Main Market By Third Quarter Of 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Sorento Capital Bhd has proposed to transfer its listing status to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd from the ACE Market.

Bursa Malaysia, Subsidiaries To Be Closed In Conjunction With Hari Raya Aidilfitri

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia and its subsidiaries will be closed from Friday to Monday (March 20-23, 2026) in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri public holiday.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Higher At Midday In Sync With Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday in sync with upbeat regional market performance.