Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher On Late Buying

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier losses to end higher on Tuesday as buying interest gained momentum in the afternoon session, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was lower at midday, dragged down by selling in selected heavyweights, said an analyst.

Malaysia Sees No Major Energy, Raw Material Risk To Semiconductor Industry -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia does not see energy supply or raw material shortages as a major risk to its semiconductor industry at this stage, supported by its status as a net gas exporter, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Renewed West Asia Tensions

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Tuesday, mirroring Wall Street’s decline as renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia dampened investor sentiment, an analyst said.

Indonesia Plans Export Duties, Windfall Tax On Coal And Nickel To Ease Subsidy Burden

JAKARTA, May 4 (Bernama) -- Indonesia plans to introduce export duties and a windfall tax on coal and nickel as part of efforts to offset rising subsidy costs in the national budget.

Gold Futures End Lower On Hawkish Inflation Signals

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday, tracking the softer COMEX gold futures performance, as investors digested hawkish stances on inflation by major central banks.

Malaysia’s GDP Seen To Moderate To 4.2 Pct In 2026 -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is likely to moderate to 4.2 per cent this year, compared with 5.2 per cent in 2025, driven by growing domestic demand alongside still-resilient external demand, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Ringgit Rises As Risk Appetite Returns On Strait Of Hormuz Assurances

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against regional peers at the close as investors’ risk appetite improved, underpinned by growing confidence in safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Malaysia's Near-term Manufacturing Outlook Remains Firm -- Kenanga Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI), which rose to 51.6 in April 2026, signals a firm near-term outlook driven mainly by precautionary stockpiling rather than strong end-demand, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Closes At Intraday High On Broad-based Buying, Improved Sentiment

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at an intraday high on broad-based buying, reflecting improving sentiment on the local front, analysts said.

Global Supply Crisis A Clear Signal For Malaysia To Speed Up Green Energy Shift - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Global supply disruptions caused by geopolitical conflict in West Asia are a clear signal that Malaysia must reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and accelerate the transition to renewable energy, an economic expert has said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday on continued buying activities in selected financial services and plantation counters.