KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished lower on Friday as investors continue locking in gains ahead of the Chinese New Year break next week, while concerns over global technology stocks continue to dampen investor sentiment and risk appetite.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Friday, hovering near its strongest level in almost eight years, as persistent weakness in the greenback and improving domestic economic prospects lifted sentiment towards the local currency.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower on Thursday, amid mixed crude oil prices, reflecting a stronger ringgit and weaker performances in regional rubber futures markets, a trader said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Ports and logistics and real estate investment trust (REIT) sectors are among the sectors to post stronger fourth quarter (4Q) 2025 results given Malaysia’s sustained economic fundamentals and improved investors’ confidence, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly unchanged against the US dollar on Monday, as mixed global sentiment capped gains while investors assessed political developments and major currency moves.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The government may need to reconsider the continuation of support for the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector as the industry has reached a level of maturity and strong commercial viability, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- American investors should explore and expand their investments throughout Malaysia, including Sabah and Sarawak and not confine themselves to the established hubs such as Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) delivered a strong start to 2026, rising for four consecutive weeks to close January at 1,740 points, supported by policy optimism, improving macroeconomic signals, foreign inflows, a stronger ringgit and rising market liquidity, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar, other major currencies and ASEAN peers on Tuesday on continued optimism over Malaysia’s economic growth prospects.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, driven by mixed signals from regional futures and crude oil prices, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Gold prices are set for an upward revision, with the forecast raised to US$5,600 per ounce by the end of 2026, up from the previous estimate of US$4,800, reflecting recent developments and stronger‑than‑anticipated persistence rather than a reassessment of the underlying narrative, said OCBC Group Research.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fundamentals “remain encouraging,” supported by quality foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, upbeat growth, a wider trade surplus and a clear commitment to fiscal consolidation, said OCBC Group Research.
