Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking, Earthquake In Myanmar Shakes Investor Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower today on profit-taking after a strong three-day rally, and investor sentiment was further shaken in the late afternoon session following news of an earthquake in Myanmar with tremors felt in neighbouring Thailand, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd equity research vice-president Thong Pak Leng.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Buying In Telecommunications, Consumer Stocks

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its upward trend for a second straight day today, thanks to buying in telecommunications and consumer stocks. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting, Tracks Wall Street Gains

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, boosted by bargain hunting following yesterday’s weakness and supported by positive cues from Wall Street overnight.

Strong Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia At Close, CI Up 1.04 Pct

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended gains to a third consecutive session today, driven by broad-based buying across various sectors following the recent strong sell-off, in line with the performance of regional markets, an analyst said.

Majority Of Local Banks Hold Above-Average ESG Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Majority of Malaysian banks have environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) ratings that surpass average benchmarks, aligning well with international standards and rivaling those of Singapore banks, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher But Retreats Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking the rally on Wall Street overnight as the United States (US) automotive makers get temporary tariff reprieve, but it retreated thereafter on selling pressure.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As Bargain Hunters Step In After Sell-off

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today as bargain hunting emerged following the recent sell-off. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On US Tariff Concerns, CI Down 1.0 Pct

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower for a fourth consecutive day today in tandem with the weak regional market performance on trade war concerns following the United States’ (US) confirmation of its tariff imposition on Mexico, Canada and China, effective today.  

EPF 2024 Dividend Rate To Range From 6.0 Pct-6.2 Pct - Analyst

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is projected to announce a dividend rate of between 6.0 per cent and 6.2 per cent for 2024, supported by robust global and domestic economic conditions, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower In Sync With Regional Market

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its losses for a second straight day today, in tandem with the weak regional market performance following negative cues from global equities, said an analyst.

Onn Hafiz: Johor Govt Drafting Masterplan For JS-SEZ

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Johor State Government is currently drafting a masterplan for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

UOB, Invest Johor Launch Green Lane To Fast-track Investments Into JS-SEZ

ISKANDAR PUTERI, 19 Feb (Bernama) -- Singapore-based United Overseas Bank Ltd (UOB) has launched a “green lane” with Invest Johor to fast-track investments into the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).