Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Profit-Taking Gathers Pace

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its pullback as profit-taking intensified, with most sectors closing lower in a broad-based consolidation, an analyst said.

Milder Media Adex Contraction Expected In 2026 - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has forecast a milder contraction in media advertising expenditure (adex) this year, supported by a low base effect and increased marketing activity surrounding major sporting events.

Ringgit Stages Comeback, Among Asia’s Best Performers, Says World Bank Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has staged a strong comeback, rising from around the 4.70 level against the US dollar a few years ago to the 3.90 level currently, making it one of Asia’s best-performing currencies, said World Bank lead economist for Malaysia Apurva Sanghi.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures, Falling Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower today, tracking the downward movement in regional rubber futures and benchmark crude oil, said a dealer.

PGF Capital's 3Q Net Profit Eases To RM4.56 Mln Due To MTM Unrealised Loss, Forex Loss

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Main Market-listed insulation producer PGF Capital Bhd's net profit eased to RM4.56 million for the third quarter (3Q) ended Nov 30, 2025, from RM6.24 million in the same quarter in 2024.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Stronger Ringgit, Heightened Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower today, dragged down by the stronger ringgit versus the US dollar amid mixed advice from regional rubber futures, said a dealer.

Selangor Collected RM3.021 Bln In State Revenue For 2025 - MB

SHAH ALAM, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government recorded state revenue collection of RM3.021 billion in 2025, thus recording a consistent increase for five consecutive years, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

Gold Futures End Higher On Weaker US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded from yesterday’s losses to end the week higher, as market sentiment improved amid a weaker US dollar following threats to the independence of the United States Federal Reserve (Fed).

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Reverses Earlier Losses To Close Higher

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index recouped earlier losses to settle higher, maintaining a more than six-year high, buoyed by continued buying interest in technology stocks, while the strengthening of the ringgit against the US dollar further lifted investor sentiment.

AM Best Affirms Excellent Credit Ratings For Malaysian Reinsurance 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Malaysian Reinsurance Berhad (Malaysian Re), with a stable outlook of these credit ratings (ratings).

Komarkcorp Proposes RM149 Mln Share Capital Reduction To Offset Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Komarkcorp Bhd has proposed a share capital reduction of RM148.70 million to offset its significant accumulated losses.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Mixed Regional Peers' Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market finished lower on Thursday amid mixed performance in the regional rubber futures market, a dealer said.