Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Continuous Selling, Deepseek Launch Raises Investor Concerns

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its subdued trading to close lower today, dragged by persistent selling as the market was influenced by Wall Street’s sharp reaction to the introduction of China's DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) model, said an analyst.

SSM Launches Access To Beneficial Ownership information, Enhances Corporate Transparency

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) has launched the facility for accessing information on companies’ beneficial owners to enhance transparency in corporate practices.

PIAM, Stakeholders Collaborate To Address Total Loss Vehicles

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- General insurance and takaful companies are working closely with key stakeholders on the issue of total loss vehicles, according to the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (Piam).

microLEAP's Financing Disbursement Surges 101 Pct To RM125 Mln In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platform microLEAP recorded a 101 per cent year-on-year increase in financing disbursements, rising to RM125 million in 2024 from RM62.18 million in 2023.  

Datasonic Unit Bags New Extension To Passport Chips Supply Contract With Additional RM104.78 Mln Contract Value

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Datasonic Group Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Datasonic Technologies Sdn Bhd (DTSB), has received a 12-month extension from the Home Ministry to supply Malaysian passport chips to the Immigration Department.

Malaysia’s Export And Import Prices Higher In December 2024, Says DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s export prices rose by 1.1 per cent to 150.7 points in December 2024, compared to 149.1 points in the previous month, while import prices increased by 0.9 per cent to 128.0 points, driven by oil-based commodities and mineral fuels, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia's PPI Rises 0.5 Pct Year-on-Year In December 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Producer Price Index (PPI) rose marginally by 0.5 per cent year-on-year in December 2024, compared to a 0.4 per cent decline in the previous month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Penang Remains Top Exporter In December 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Penang remained Malaysia’s top exporter in December 2024, accounting for 38 per cent of the country’s total exports, according to the latest Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) data.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower today as continuous selling was observed across the board, tracking the softer tone of the US market performance.

Analysts Maintain Bullish View On Bursa Malaysia Amid Strong Earnings, IPO Pipeline

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Analysts have maintained a positive outlook for Bursa Malaysia Bhd following the company's strong earnings in its financial year 2024.

Kenanga IB Maintains 805,000 TIV Forecast In 2025 On Forward Buying Interest

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained its 2025 total industry volume (TIV) forecast of 805,000 units for the automotive industry, supported by forward buying interest following the deferment of new excise duty regulations.

MIDF Maintains Positive Outlook On Oil And Gas Sector Despite Volatile Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its positive outlook on the oil and gas (O&G) sector despite the possibility of volatile crude oil prices due to overproduction.