Gamuda's Share Price Up After Securing RM8 Bln Penang LRT Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd’s share price on Bursa Malaysia was higher at mid-morning after its consortium was appointed as the main contractor to deliver the first civil works package worth over RM8 billion for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.

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.

Meetings With UAE Companies To Strengthen Bilateral Ties, Boost Trade And Investment -- Anwar

ABU DHABI, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that his meetings with major companies from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during his three-day working visit to the country will strengthen bilateral relations and boost the trade and investment cooperation that has been established.

Sapura Energy Gets Second Approval-in-principle From Financiers For Restructuring

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Sapura Energy Bhd has received written confirmation from the Corporate Debt Restructuring Committee (CDRC) on Jan 11, 2025, that MCF Financiers have provided their requisite additional approval-in-principle in respect of certain refinements to the terms of the proposed restructuring scheme (PRS). 

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.

MRT Corp Signs Rm8.31 Bln Contract With SRS Consortium

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 -- Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) has signed a Civil Main Contract (CMC) for Segment 1 of the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project with SRS Consortium Sdn Bhd.

99 Speed Mart's Share Price Lower Despite Positive Outlook, Growth Strategies

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd’s (99 Speed Mart) share price on Bursa Malaysia had slipped during the afternoon trading, despite analysts projecting a positive outlook based on the company’s growth strategies.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Wall St Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index opened lower on Monday, tracking Wall Street’s losses as markets anticipated a further slowdown in the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate easing cycle.

​​​​​​​Ringgit Opens Lower Against US Dollar In Early Trade 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar in early trade as the greenback strengthened, supported by improvements in the US labour market and a robust economy, an analyst said.  

Bursa Set For Modest Gains Next Week On Bargain-hunting, Optimism

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trend modestly higher in the coming week, driven by bargain-hunting and optimism surrounding domestic developments.

Ringgit Likely To Face Cautious Trading Next Week

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade at around RM4.50 to the US dollar next week, with investors being cautious ahead of the US inflation report as well as a series of speeches by US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials scheduled during the period. 

Bullish Bias Predicted For CPO Futures Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a bullish bias next week, according to palm oil dealer David Ng.