Bursa Malaysia Rebounds On Bargain Hunting After Two Days Of Losses

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from last week’s decline to close higher today, buoyed by bargain hunting after two consecutive days of sell-off, despite the weakness on Wall Street and most regional peers, an analyst said.

PM Anwar To Partake In G20 Related Events, Bilaterals

From M. Saraswathi

RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will participate in the G20 related events such as the launch of "Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty", which aims to eradicate poverty and global hunger.

Efforts To Deal With Anti-Palm Oil Campaign Remain Despite MPOB Office Closure Abroad - Chan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The closure of a few Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) offices abroad does not affect efforts to deal with the anti-palm oil campaign and the negative perception of the commodity in the international market, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

Banking Sector's Loan Growth To Taper To 4-5 Pct In 2025 - AmInvestment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- AmInvestment Bank expects loan growth in the banking sector to taper to 4.0-5.0 per cent in 2025 on a potential tariff driven slowdown in exports and risk to consumption spending from the RON 95 rationalisation.

PM’s Call For Equitable Trade, Deeper Trade Ties Vital For APEC, ASEAN To Navigate Global Uncertainties - ISIS Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call for a shift towards ‘equitable and humane trade’ and the deepening of trade ties at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Lima, Peru, are critical strategies to navigate challenges facing multilateralism and trade globalisation.

BYD Expands Energy Storage Partner Programme, Unveils New Products

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- BYD Co Ltd has expanded its partner programme for BYD Energy Storage solutions recently during a partner conference at its headquarters.

Three Local Companies Conducting Feasibility Study For OTEC Development - Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The Sabah Energy Council (MTS) has given the nod to three local companies to conduct feasibility study as a proactive measure to involve local industry players in the development of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) technology in Sabah.

Bursa Malaysia To Host WFE General Assembly And Annual Meeting On Nov 19-21

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd will host the 63rd World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) General Assembly and Annual Meeting from Nov 19-21, 2024, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Malaysia's Economic Growth To Remain Modest Amid External Challenges - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth will remain modest for the rest of 2024, citing weakening external demand and ongoing global policy uncertainties, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Kossan Shares Rise In Early Trade Despite Weaker 3Q Results

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd’s shares on Bursa Malaysia rose in early trade after the company announced an interim and special dividend, despite weaker results for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Higher Despite Weaker Wall St

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened marginally higher today despite a weaker Wall Street showing last Friday, as analysts cautioned that the Trump-inspired rally may have run its course following the Republicans’ control of both the House and Senate.  

Ringgit Advances As Domestic Optimism Offsets US Rate Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains on Monday, buoyed by optimism over Malaysia’s domestic outlook, which offset concerns about the direction of US interest rates.