Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Despite Lower Wall Street

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today despite a lower Wall Street overnight performance. 

Ringgit To Hold Firm In 3.93-3.96 Range Versus US Dollar Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to maintain its momentum and trade within a range of 3.93 to 3.96 against the US dollar next week, as investors shift their focus to key United States economic data for direction.

Petronas Activity Outlook (2026-2028) Neutral About Upstream Activities - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) said the recently released Petronas Activity Outlook (2026-2028) is largely neutral about the upstream services sector due to ageing vessels and rig supply in the local market.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Open Higher On Improved Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to open higher on Friday as market sentiment improved after the exchange clarified that Morgan Stanley Capital International’s (MSCI) recent action was specific to Indonesia, with no similar concerns expected for Malaysia.

Desatera To Unveil New Business Expansion Plan In June – CEO

BANGI, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Food and support services company Desatera Sdn Bhd is currently developing a major expansion initiative, and the new business direction should be revealed by June this year, said chief executive officer Datuk Feizal Nor Nurbi.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Profit-Taking Gathers Pace

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its pullback as profit-taking intensified, with most sectors closing lower in a broad-based consolidation, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Bucks Regional Trend, CI Down 1.43 Pct At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia bucked the regional trend and extended its decline at midday on continuous selling in selected blue-chip counters due to profit-taking activities. 

Global Spotlight On Sustainable Finance To Stay Strong Amid Data Centre Growth -- Moody's

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The global spotlight on sustainable finance is expected to remain strong this year amid the rapid growth of data centres, said Moody’s Ratings.

Coventry Completes US$750 Mln In Life Insurance-Backed Deal Under LILY Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Coventry, the leader and creator of the secondary market for life insurance, has completed its third asset-backed securitisation since April 2025 under its LILY programme.

Kinergy Advancement Partners Thailand's B.Grimm Power To Develop New Gas Turbine Power Plant

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Kinergy Advancement Bhd has formalised a strategic partnership with Thailand’s B.Grimm Power Public Co Ltd, which will be investing RM41.52 million to acquire a 49 per cent stake in Kinergy’s investment vehicle, Jati Cakerawala Sdn Bhd, for a proposed full-new built gas turbine power plant.

Batik Air Malaysia To Add 10 Aircraft This Year, Targets 85 Pct On-time Performance By Mid-year

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Batik Air Malaysia plans to add 10 more aircraft this year, increasing its fleet to 63 planes as the airline accelerates network expansion, improves operational resilience and strengthens connectivity from Subang Airport.

Resilient Economic Growth, Moderate Inflation Shape OPR Decision - Abdul Rasheed

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) views the country’s 2026 growth outlook as resilient and expects inflation to remain moderate.