Sunway, IJM Shares Rise On Positive Sentiment Over Merger Proposal

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Sunway Bhd and IJM Corporation Bhd were among the most active counters, trading higher at mid-afternoon, following the positive sentiment on a potential merger between the two companies.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher, Boosted By Buying Activities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, supported by continued buying in financial services and consumer-related counters.

Malaysia's Property Sector To Shift To Fundamental-Driven Growth - Knight Frank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Headline activity in Malaysia's property market no longer provides a complete picture of underlying market dynamics, as outcomes are now driven by infrastructure readiness, capital discipline and alignment with long-term demand fundamentals.

Affin Hwang IB, CBOE In Partnership To Introduce VIX® Futures In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) — Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd has partnered with Cboe Global Markets Inc to introduce VIX® Futures to local investors.

Semico Capital Achieves 80 Pct Premium Over IPO Price, Raises RM23.2 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) --  Semico Capital Bhd made a strong debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia today as it opened at 45 sen, achieving a premium of 80 per cent over its initial public offering (IPO) price of 25 sen per share.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Firmer, Breaks Above 1,700 On Improved Risk Appetite

Ringgit Extends Gains Against US Dollar At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its momentum to open higher on Tuesday against a weaker greenback amid growing market concern over the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s (Fed) independence following continued pressure on its monetary policy stance.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Anticipation Of Weaker Output Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, driven by market anticipation of weaker output growth in the coming weeks, said a trader.

Favelle Favco to Acquire France-based Seram Industries In Deal Worth Up To RM47.45 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Favelle Favco Bhd plans to acquire France-based Seram Industries SAS in a deal worth up to RM47.45 million.

MSPO Certification Helps Malaysia Meet Sustainability Requirements In FTAs -- MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification has helped Malaysia meet sustainability requirements increasingly incorporated into free trade agreements (FTAs), according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

Ringgit Ends Firmer As Concerns Over Fed Independence Weigh On US Dollar

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed firmer against the greenback on Monday as concerns over the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) independence weighed on the American dollar.

Bursa Malaysia Climbs To Fresh 6-year High On Sustained Buying Interest

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index extended its upward momentum to close at a fresh six-year high today, supported by sustained buying interest in heavyweight and plantation stocks, in tandem with stronger performances across regional markets.