Ringgit Opens Firmer Against Greenback, Set To Reach RM4.10 By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly firmer against the US dollar, aligning with forecasts to reach RM4.10 by year-end, as dovish remarks by US Federal Reserve officials weakened the greenback.

Semico Capital Inks Underwriting Agreement For IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Semico Capital Bhd has signed an underwriting agreement with Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) en route to a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Regains Ground To End Marginally Higher

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index reversed earlier losses to close marginally higher on Monday, tracking positive movement on most regional markets amid renewed optimism on potential United States (US) interest rate cut.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed marginally lower at mid-afternoon amid a cautious mode, dragged by heavy selling in selected heavyweights led by Petronas Chemicals.

S&P Raises 2026 GDP Forecast For Asia-Pacific To 4.3 Pct, For Malaysia To 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings has lifted its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Asia-Pacific to 4.3 per cent from 4.0 per cent, with the Malaysian economy now projected to grow at a faster pace of 4.5 per cent.

Falcon Executive Aviation Unveils Dubai’s First Integrated Private Jet, Helicopter And eVTOL Terminal

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Falcon Executive Aviation, part of Alex Group Investment, announced at the Dubai Airshow the development of a fully private, multi-modal Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) terminal designed to become Dubai’s primary hub for helicopter services and future electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) operations.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Slightly Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated to end the morning trading session marginally lower today due to cautious sentiments, as investors remain watchful of external risks.

S&P Raises 2026 GDP Forecast For Asia-Pacific To 4.3 Pct, For Malaysia To 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings has lifted its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Asia-Pacific to 4.3 per cent from 4.0 per cent, with the Malaysian economy now projected to grow at a faster pace of 4.5 per cent.

 FBM KLCI To Reach 1,700 By Year-End If Banking Sector Is Positive - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd believes the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) could still reach the 1,700 level by year's end, provided there is positive price movement in the banking sector and certain counters.

Asian Markets Recorded US$6.73 Bln Outflow Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors were net sellers for the week ended Nov 21, 2025 across eight markets, with total outflows reaching US$6.73 billion, about 1.9 times more than the week before.

Apex Securities Sees Inflation At Two Pct Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd has maintained its projection for inflation to rise modestly to two per cent in 2026, the upper end of the official forecast range of 1.3-2.0 per cent.

Bursa Malaysia Edges Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, buoyed by Friday’s Wall Street rally and bargain-hunting activity.