KLCI Futures Open Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) --  The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts were lower in early trade today tracking the lower underlying cash market.

Bursa Malaysia Edges Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Wednesday, amid lacklustre trading, with the benchmark index slipping below the 1,670 level. 

Ringgit Opens Lower Vs Greenback, Higher Against Major Currencies Ahead Of Key US Jobs Data

By Zufazlin Baharuddin and K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Wednesday but higher against major currencies as investors stayed cautious ahead of a busy week of US labour-market data.

SAMENTA Hails Govt's RM80 Bln SME Support Package To Weather Compliance Challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) views the comprehensive support package valued at nearly RM80 billion for Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SME) as a critical injection of liquidity and a buffer against the rising costs of compliance.

Domino’s Pizza Malaysia Opens Doors To New Franchise Opportunities Nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Domino’s Pizza Malaysia is opening its doors to new franchise opportunities nationwide as part of its ongoing expansion, inviting aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners to grow with one of the world’s most recognisable pizza brands.

CPO Futures End Lower Amid Higher Stock Levels, Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday amid concern over higher stock levels in the country and the weaker soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

Capital A Fails To Get Bursa Approval For Extension to Complete Proposed Distribution

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd did not receive approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd for an extension of time to complete its proposed share distribution, but the distribution will still be implemented concurrently with the AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) private placement.

Iskandar Waterfront City Obtains Bursa's Approval For Regularisation Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd has obtained approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd for its proposed regularisation plan, which comprises a proposed debt settlement and a proposed capital reduction, to exit its affected listed issuer status.

Tesla Malaysia Maintains Current Prices After EV Tax Holiday Ends

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Following the conclusion of the electric vehicle (EV) tax holiday, Tesla Malaysia will continue to offer all its vehicle line-ups at the same starting prices introduced in 2025.

Gold Futures End Higher, Tracking US COMEX Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, tracking stronger gains on the US COMEX.

FMM Calls For SST Relief On Rentals, Logistics To Avoid Compounding Tax Effects

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) recommends exempting small and medium enterprise (SME) manufacturers of taxable goods from paying Sales and Service Tax (SST) on input services such as rentals and logistics, to prevent compounding tax-on-tax effects that drive up costs.

Ringgit Ends Firmer As Markets See US-Venezuela Tensions As Economically Contained

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, as markets reassessed the US–Venezuela episode as politically disruptive but economically contained, an analyst said.