Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, weighed down by continued selling in selected heavyweights amid upbeat regional market sentiments.

Malaysia's Economy To Expand 4.3-4.5 Pct In 2026, Driven By Domestic Demand -- IPPFA

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is projected to expand between 4.3 per cent and 4.5 per cent in 2026, reflecting a decisive shift toward growth that is increasingly supported by household consumption, services activity and internal income formation.

Malaysia’s GDP Growth Seen Moderating To 4.2 Pct In 2026 -- Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2026 is expected to moderate to 4.2 per cent from an estimated 4.8 per cent in 2025, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

FBM KLCI Opens Lower On Profit-taking Despite Firmer Broader Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) opened lower today as investors took profits following yesterday’s solid performance, while the broader market remained on a firmer footing, tracking positive overnight cues from Wall Street.

Ringgit Edges Up As US Dollar Index Slips

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar in early trade today, supported by a weaker greenback as the US Dollar Index (DXY) declined 0.33 per cent to 98.271 points amid thin trading conditions during the holiday-shortened week.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Export Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on stronger export demand, mainly due to the recent price weakness, a trader said.

Ringgit Ends Lower Amid Profit-taking, Lack Of Fresh Market Catalysts

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Monday due to profit-taking and a lack of fresh market catalysts.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains, Holds Near 15-Month High On Year-end Window Dressing

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia advanced on Monday, holding near a 15-month high as gains broadly mirrored mostly positive developments across regional markets, with year-end window dressing continuing to provide support.

EMCC Secures Approval For Four New Pawnbroking Licenses From KPKT

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd (EMCC) has secured approval from the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) for four new pawnbroking licenses covering two outlets in Pahang, one in Kuala Lumpur, and one in Perak.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday On Mild Selling Pressure

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was lower at midday as mild selling pressure in selected heavyweight stocks weighed on the market following recent gains, diverging from the positive performance seen across regional markets.

Coastal Among Top Gainers After Clinching RM4.64 Bln Mexico Gas Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Coastal Contracts Bhd emerged among the top gainers at midmorning today after securing a RM4.64 billion gas processing contract in Mexico through a consortium led by its Mexican joint venture company, Coastoil Dynamic SA de CV.

Kenanga Raises Malaysia’s 4Q 2025 GDP Growth Forecast To 5.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) --  Kenanga Research has revised its forecast for Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 5.0 per cent, higher than its earlier estimate of 4.0 per cent.