Bursa Malaysia Erases Early Gains To End Lower On Profit-Taking

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia erased early gains to end lower today as profit-taking emerged following recent gains. 

Fiscal Deficit Calculated Under International Standards -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The government’s fiscal deficit calculation should not be questioned as it is reported in line with international standards recognised by global credit rating agencies and multilateral bodies, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

Govt Expects Fiscal Deficit To Shrink To 3.5 Pct In 2026 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The government expects the country's fiscal deficit to continue to shrink to 3.5 per cent in 2026, close to achieving the medium-term target of 3.0 per cent under the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2023, reflecting increasingly strong fiscal discipline.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Despite Lower Wall Street

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today despite a lower Wall Street overnight performance. 

MEF Welcomes Government’s Timely Push For Stronger Business Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) said the government’s push for tougher rules, stronger enforcement and a more supportive business ecosystem is timely amid intensifying global competition on the domestic front.

Gold Futures End Lower Despite Gains On US COMEX

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, despite gains in the US COMEX gold market.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended modestly higher today on bargain hunting, extending its recovery from last week’s pullback, although the upside momentum faded after an early peak, said an economist.  

North Atlantic France Announces Tender Offer Schedule

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- North Atlantic France SAS has completed the acquisition of ExxonMobil France Holding SAS’s (ExxonMobil) entire stake in North Atlantic Energies, formerly known as Esso Société Anonyme Française SA, representing 82.89 per cent of the company’s share capital and voting rights.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Up At Midday On Buying Of Blue Chips

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared gains but stayed up at midday on persistent buying activities in selected heavyweight counters, especially in financial services, telecommunications and media.

Malaysia Poised To Emerge As Global Physical Gold Trading Hub -- MGA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a strong potential to emerge as a global physical gold trading hub, supported by a business-friendly policy environment, an integrated industry ecosystem and the upcoming Malaysia Gold Industry Principles (MGIP).

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Mid-morning On Buying Activities

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at mid-morning, supported by buying in selected heavyweights, led by financial services as well as telecommunications and media counters.

Nuclear Energy Key To Meet Surging Global Power Demand -- Tech Futurist

HOUSTON, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Nuclear energy should be part of the global solution to meet surging electricity demand while cutting carbon emissions, according to a technology (tech) futurist Pablos Holman.