Red Sea Issues, US-China Trade Diversions To Continue Influencing Seaport, Logistics Sectors

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its “neutral” stance on the seaport and logistics sector as the shipping diversion from the Red Sea continues to weigh down on global trade.

Ringgit Edges Higher As US Dollar Index Declines

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) --  The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar, bolstered by a weaker US Dollar Index (DXY) after the release of US economic data, an analyst said.  

Ringgit Opens Higher Ahead Of PBoC Fixing 

By Karina Imran & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies amid cautious sentiment ahead of the People's Bank of China (PBoC) fixing today, an analyst said.

FBM KLCI Extends Pullback To End Week Lower

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended lower today, extending its pullback due to persistent profit-taking after the recent rally.

Malaysia's Economic Momentum To Continue Into 2025, GDP To Grow 6 Pct

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- Building on its strong economic performance in 2024, Malaysia is poised to maintain its growth momentum into 2025, with the gross domestic product (GDP) projected to expand by up to 6.0 per cent, said an economist.

Ringgit To Exhibit Softness In Thin Trading Next Week

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is set to exhibit softness next week during the last period of trading in 2024 and the start of 2025, with movements likely ranging between 4.47 and 4.50.

Bursa Malaysia Trends Higher In Early Trade

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher today, tracking the positive movement of Wall Street's performance overnight, an analyst said.

Renewed Buying Interest Lifts FBM KLCI To Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) staged a rebound from last Friday’s losses to close higher today, underpinned by renewed buying interest in banking stocks, in line with the mostly positive regional market performance, said an analyst.

CPO Market To Trade In Yo-yo Mode next Week Amid Holiday, Production Concerns

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) market is expected to experience yo-yo price movements next week due to a shortened trading week, said Interband Group of Companies senior palm oil trader Jim Teh.

Ringgit Expected To Trade Within Narrow Range Next Week Amid Holiday Calm

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the narrow range of 4.50 to 4.52 against the US dollar next week, reflecting subdued volatility and cautious sentiment among traders during the Christmas holiday period.

MAHB Records 11.2 Mln Passenger Movements In November, Nearing Pre-pandemic Levels

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) reported a total of 11.2 million passenger movements across its airport network in November 2024, reflecting a robust 16.1 per cent growth compared to November 2023 and reaching 96.7 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.

Bursa Malaysia Mixed At Mid-Afternoon, CI Down 0.13 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was traded mixed at mid-afternoon, with the key index declining by 0.13 per cent.