Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting Despite Lingering US Tariff Uncertainty

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting, Improved Regional Sentiment

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today on continuous bargain hunting following the recent heavy sell-off, amid improved regional sentiment in tandem with the upbeat performance on Wall Street Friday.

Bursa Malaysia Ends On Positive Note Supported By Bargain Hunting

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a positive note, in line with most of its regional peers, as bargain hunting boosted the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) after a lacklustre performance over the last few days.

Malaysia’s GDP Expected To Hit 5.1 Pct In 2024 Vs 3.6 Pct In 2023 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 5.1 per cent compared to the 3.6 per cent growth recorded in 2023, supported by positive growth across all sectors, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Heavy Foreign Selling

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up early gains to end at an intraday low on Thursday due to massive foreign selling, and bucking the regional trend in the process.

Gradual Salary Adjustment Could Strengthen Malaysia's Credit Profile - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- A gradual salary increase will not lead to excessive inflationary pressures, UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan said. 

Cargill Charts Course Toward Sustainable Shipping Via Innovation, Collaboration 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Cargill is driving a transformation in global shipping, integrating cutting-edge technologies and partnerships to advance sustainable practices across the maritime industry.

Bursa Malaysia Reverses Early Gains To End Lower Ahead Of US CPI Data

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed its early gains to close broadly lower, with over 900 stocks in the red, reflecting the continuous lack of confidence across the market.

AirAsia Eyes 5 Mln Guest Arrivals To Sabah This Year

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Budget carrier AirAsia is expecting five million guest arrivals to Sabah through Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, and Tawau this year, up from the 3.7 million arrivals recorded in 2024.

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday Low Amid Mixed Regional Sentiment

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia failed to sustain the buying momentum seen most of the day to end at an intraday low on late selling of selected utilities and plantation heavyweight counters, amid a mixed performance in regional peers.

Reforms Are Crucial To Build A More Resilient Economy - Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Reforms are crucial steps to transform Malaysia into a more resilient and vibrant economy capable of adapting to domestic and global challenges.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Heavy Selling In Tech, Utility Stocks

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index ended lower today, weighed down by heavy selling in technology and utility blue chips, reflecting the ripple effect from a sell-off on Wall Street last Friday.