Bursa Malaysia Extends Winning Streak, Leads Asia In Market Performance

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its winning streak for a third consecutive day today, buoyed by renewed investor confidence and strategic repositioning, said UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan.

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 Remains Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its positive tone at midday, supported by buying interest in most heavyweights as market sentiment continued to improve, analysts said. 

Axiata, Sinar Mas Get Shareholders Nod On XLSMART Merger

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd and Sinar Mas announced that shareholders of PT XL Axiata Tbk, PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk, and PT Smart Telcom (SmartTel) have formally approved the merger of the three companies into XLSMART.

Seize EM Opportunity With Reforms, Investment Push - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should seize the opportunity to differentiate itself positively in political and policy stability among emerging markets (EMs) by accelerating foreign and domestic direct investment, leveraging a broadly favourable global backdrop.  

Axiata Shareholders Approve XL Axiata-Smartfren Merger

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd’s shareholders have approved the proposed merger between PT XL Axiata (XL Axiata) and PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk (Smartfren).

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday Low, CI Down 0.70 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at an intraday low today weighed down by persistent selling in selected heavyweights, led by utilities, telecommunications and media, as well as financial services sectors.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday on selling pressure in selected heavyweights, led by the utilities, consumer products and services as well as transportation and logistics sectors.

Axiata Returns To The Black With RM946.82 Mln Net Profit In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd returned to the black after posting a net profit of RM946.82 million in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024), against a net loss of RM1.99 billion in the FY2023.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Lower On Concerns Over Trump's Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Gains in Axiata, Tenaga Nasional, and Maybank helped Bursa Malaysia’s main index pare earlier losses, ending marginally lower amid the ongoing concerns about US inflation and President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff threat.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Loss As Banking And Telecom Stocks Recover

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared losses mid-afternoon as telecom and banking counters continued their mild recovery.

Bursa Malaysia Trims Losses At Midday With CI Down 1.9 Pts

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trimmed its losses at midday, supported by gains in telecommunication heavyweights amid persistent concerns about United States (US) inflation and President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff threat.