Malaysia's Investment Outlook Seen Promising Under Trump 2.0 Presidency

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) – Malaysia is seen leveraging its role as ASEAN Chair in 2025 to maintain its economic stability and position itself as a key regional player amid global economic uncertainties stemming from US President-elect Donald Trump’s policies.

Bursa Malaysia In See-saw Trade In Early Session

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia see-sawed during the early session, with the main index swinging between gains and losses. 

CPO Futures End Higher, Tracking Firmer Soybean Oil Futures On CBOT

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Tuesday, tracking the stronger soybean oil market on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), a trader said.

Ringgit Weakens After Trump Announces New Tariffs On Mexico, Canada

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the greenback today after United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada.

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.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Uptrend

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Tuesday, supported by the uptrend in the regional rubber futures markets and steady crude oil prices, a dealer said.

IHH, Petronas Dagangan Keep FBM KLCI Above 1,600 Mark Amid Mixed Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- IHH and Petronas Dagangan continued to support Bursa Malaysia’s main index above the 1,600 mark, amid selling in mid-cap stocks that led to a mixed market breadth.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Greenback Amid Falling US Bond Yields

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the American dollar on Monday, buoyed by a decline in US bond yields after the appointment of Scott Bessent as the US Treasury Secretary.

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.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Regional Futures Gains, Supply Disruption Concerns

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Monday, supported by an upward momentum in regional rubber futures markets amid natural rubber supply disruption concerns, said a dealer.

Malaysia Boosts Global Semiconductor Ties As Protectionist Measures Loom

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25  (Bernama) -- Malaysia is strengthening ties with international markets to avoid a strict bifurcation of the global semiconductor supply chain, particularly as more protectionist measures may be in store following Donald Trump’s victory in the United States (US) presidential election.

FBM KLCI Ends Morning Session Higher

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index remained in positive territory at midday on continued buying in selected heavyweights, in sync with the mostly higher regional market performance.