14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must strengthen the institutions that shape how wages are set between employers and employees to raise incomes and strengthen purchasing power meaningfully.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has called on Japanese investors to deepen its integration into the country’s semiconductor ecosystem and move beyond assembly into higher-value segments such as integrated circuit design, advanced packaging, research and development, green sectors and local talent.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is focusing on strengthening value-based intermediation (VBI) capabilities including in sustainability and climate agenda in Islamic financial system this year.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index closed lower today, in line with most regional markets, as investors adjusted their risk exposure amid spiralling oil prices driven by the ongoing West Asia conflict, now in its second month.
15d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia eased in early trade on Monday as it tracked regional market losses after a sharp Wall Street sell-off, as Brent crude oil surged above US$110 per barrel.
17d ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is anticipated to consolidate next week, reflecting the cautious sentiment in the underlying cash market.
17d ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week marginally higher, supported by strong gains in selected heavyweight stocks led by healthcare and construction sectors, in line with the generally positive performance across regional markets.
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) could accelerate due to elevated crude oil prices, particularly among buyers in the premium internal combustion engine segment, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, outpacing regional peers as market sentiment improved following the government’s adjusted fuel subsidy measures, supporting fiscal stability and household affordability amid ongoing West Asia uncertainties.
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- MATTA Fair 2026 will feature a vibrant showcase of travel deals, cultural experiences and international collaborations, with Macao once again in the spotlight as this year’s International Favourite Destination.
18d ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed yesterday’s gains to close at an intraday low, with the benchmark index easing 0.34 per cent as investors tracked developments in West Asia while remaining cautious amid increasingly conflicting signals from both the United States (US) and Iran over potential peace negotiations.
19d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The government will intensify support for domestic drug production to contain costs under the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP 2030), according to research firm BMI.