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Ending Flat-rate Loan Calculations Can Curb Household Debt, Bankruptcy Risks -- Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) proposal to abolish the flat-rate method for calculating personal financing is seen as a significant step towards improving the financial health of households, said an economist.

KL Shares Succumb To Selling Pressure To End Lower

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Shares on Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a lower note as they continued to face selling pressure, tracking losses in regional peers driven by weak global equity markets performance overnight, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Amid Mixed Wall Street Performance

By Rosemarie Khoo

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today amid a mixed performance on Wall Street overnight, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Wall Street's Decline

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, taking a cue from Wall Street’s overnight declines, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Extends Positive Momentum In Early Session

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its positive momentum in the early session on Thursday, tracking the upbeat performance on Wall Street overnight amid improving consumer confidence.

Rubber Market Ends Higher Boosted By Gains In Shanghai Rubber Futures

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, driven by sharp gains in the Shanghai rubber futures, supported by positive Chinese economic data, a dealer said. 

Prioritise Domestic Shipping To Boost Green Initiatives, Support Local Vessel Usage, Says MASA

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) – The government must prioritise the domestic shipping industry to advance green shipping and simultaneously develop a new national shipping policy to address long-standing gaps in the sector, said a shipping industry association.

FBM KLCI Seen To Move Between 1,600 And 1,610 Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is likely to maintain its recovery momentum in the coming week, with the FBM KLCI moving within a constrained range of 1,600-1,610, said UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan.

Knight Frank: Malaysia Among APAC's Leading Lifestyle And Investment Hotspots

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Singapore, Australia, Japan and Malaysia lead the rankings as Asia-Pacific’s (APAC) leading lifestyle and investment hotspots, according to global real estate consultancy and estate agency, Knight Frank.

Malaysia's 2024 IPO Mania Continues, Leading The Regional Market – Rakuten Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is currently leading the region's initial public offering (IPO) market, with increasing participation from both institutional and retail investors, reflecting growing interest in capital markets.

MARC Ratings: Oil Prices To Range Between US$65 And US$75 Per Barrel In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC Ratings) has projected that oil prices will likely range between US$65 (US$1=RM4.46) and US$75 per barrel in 2025.

Ringgit Extends Uptrend Against Greenback In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its recent positive momentum to trade slightly higher against the US dollar in the early session on Friday.