Bursa Drifts Lower In Quiet Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index opened almost flat on Friday and drifted lower in early trade amid muted sentiment and the absence of fresh catalysts following Wall Street’s Thanksgiving closure.

Hong Leong Bank 1Q Net Profit Up Slightly To RM1.09 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) reported a slightly higher net profit of RM1.09 billion for the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (1Q) compared with RM1.089 billion recorded in the same period a year ago.

Ringgit Closes Higher Vs US Dollar On US Rate Cut Optimism

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on Thursday as talks of a possible interest rate cut in the United States gained momentum.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Gains To Close Lower As Investors Sell Telecommunication Stocks

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared gains to end lower on Thursday, dragged down by selling in selected blue chips, especially those in the telecommunications sector, an analyst said.

Malaysia’s GDP To Grow 4.0 Pct In 2026 On Strong Sectoral Momentum -- MIER

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) expects the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to expand at 4.0 per cent in 2026, supported by continued strength in the services, mining and manufacturing sectors.

Malaysia Has Shown Resilient Economic Growth In 2025 - World Bank 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has shown positive, resilient economic growth this year, reflected in a stronger-than-expected performance in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025), the World Bank said. 

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at mid-afternoon today, dragged down by profit-taking in selected heavyweights as investors await new catalyst.

Bursa Malaysia Slips To End Morning Session Easier 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower today, as investors took a breather from bargain-hunting activities amid a lack of fresh catalysts, despite the upbeat regional markets’ performance.

Market Sentiment Lifts On Better 3Q Tech, Glove Results -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The third-quarter 2025 (3Q 2025) results season is tracking better than the second quarter (2Q 2025), supporting market sentiment as earnings improve in the technology and rubber glove sectors—both key underperformers in the first half of 2025.

BMI: Malaysia’s 5G Adoption Set To Accelerate As U Mobile Secures RM4.3 Bln Funding

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd’s newly secured RM4.3 billion syndicated financing will help the operator accelerate 5G deployment and strengthen its position in Malaysia’s competitive market.

Petronas Dagangan's Share Price Declines Following Lower 3Q Result

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Petronas Dagangan Bhd's shares slid in the early trade on Thursday, after the company announced a lower third quarter (3Q) 2025 net profit and revenue.

Banks Roll Out Flood Relief Assistance For Affected Customers

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Banks are offering a range of flood-relief assistance, including deferment of loan or financing instalments to provide temporary financial relief and special financing facilities to assist customers in repairing and restoring their homes and businesses.