Banking Stocks Drag Bursa Malaysia Below 1,600 Level

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The fall in shares of banking heavyweights weighed heavily on Bursa Malaysia, causing the index to slip below the crucial 1,600 mark.

Ananda Krishnan Leaves Behind Indelible Mark In Corporate Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) – Ananda Krishnan, who died today aged 86, leaves an indelible mark in corporate Malaysia having founded several top-notch companies and emerging as among Malaysia’s richest men.

Ananda Krishnan Passes Away At 86

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Business tycoon Ananda Krishnan has passed away today. He was 86-years-old.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher Amid Profit-taking In Plantation Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished slightly higher on Wednesday as gains in utility stocks helped offset selling pressure in the plantation sector.

Malaysia, Russia To Strengthen Ties, Focusing On Digitalisation, Energy, Trade Opportunities Via ASEAN, BRICS

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies are encouraged to explore the vast opportunities offered by Russian businesses, particularly in digitalisation and information technology (IT), said Roscongress Foundation.

TM Seen As Among Beneficiaries Of Booming It Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB) sees Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) as among beneficiaries of the booming information technology (IT) market as major cloud and internet companies would also demand greater terrestrial connectivity as well as global subsea cable networks.

Bursa Malaysia Bucks Regional Trend To End Higher, Blue Chips Keep CI Above 1,600

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia bucked the mostly weaker regional market trend at the close today, with a stellar performance by heavyweights supporting the key index to stay above the psychologically 1,600 level.

Termination Of DNB-TM SSA Won’t Affect 5G Access For TM Customers - Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The termination of the share subscription agreement (SSA) between Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) and Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) will not jeopardise 5G access for the latter’s customers, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

EdgePoint Sees Up To 30 Pct Growth In Number Of New Tower Sites In Malaysia

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Telecommunications tower infrastructure company EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd expects to record growth of between 20 per cent and 30 per cent for new telecommunications tower sites in Malaysia as the company secures new partnerships with mobile network providers, said chief executive officer Muniff Kamaruddin.

Gamuda, 99 Speed Mart Could Join FBM KLCI Constituents - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd through its analysis has indicated that Gamuda Bhd and 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd may replace Genting Bhd and Genting Malaysia Bhd as FBM KLCI constituents in the upcoming review in December.

Bursa Malaysia Maintains Positive Momentum To Close Higher, CI Up 0.48 Pct

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its upward momentum throughout the trading session today to close off its day’s high, buoyed by persistent buying in selected heavyweights led by financial services counters, amid the mostly upbeat performance in regional bourses.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Selling In Selected Heavyweights

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower today dragged by continued selling in selected heavyweights, led by the financial services and utilities sectors, amid a mixed performance in regional peers.