BESS Key To Malaysia’s Grid Stability, Says Aurora Energy Research

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- As Peninsular Malaysia’s solar capacity surpasses 2.5 gigawatt (GW) in 2025, grid challenges from intermittent generation are becoming more pronounced, according to global consultancy and analytics firm, Aurora Energy Research.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Mixed

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended mixed today, with the benchmark index curtailing its recent rally as continued selling in selected heavyweights -- led by Tenaga Nasional -- limited gains, an analyst said.

HLIB Sees BNM Cutting OPR By 25 Bps In 2H 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain a cautious stance and cut the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points in the second half of 2025, Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) said, citing mixed monetary signals, persistent trade policy uncertainty, and subdued inflation.

CPO Futures End Lower On Rising Production Concerns

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by concerns over rising production.

Foreign Investors Turn Net Buyers, Inflows At RM33.2 Mln Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors registered a net inflow of RM33.2 million on Bursa Malaysia, reversing a fifth week of selling trend, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

Mary Kay Named World’s Top Direct Selling Beauty Brand For Third Consecutive Year

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc, the iconic beauty brand and global entrepreneurship company, has secured the top spot as the world’s number one direct selling brand in skincare and colour cosmetics for the third consecutive year.

FBM KLCI Marginally Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) continued to ease at the end of the morning trading session today, weighed down by persistent selling in selected heavyweights, coupled with declining oil prices amidst the ongoing tension in the Middle East.

Palm Oil Players Should Hedge, Diversify Downstream -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysian palm oil producers must intensify hedging efforts and expand downstream to mitigate the risk of sudden price volatility, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Local Institutions Maintain Buying Momentum For Fifth Week With RM510.6 Mln Inflows

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Local institutions continued their buying streak for the fifth consecutive week, with net inflows amounting to RM510.6 million compared with RM620.6 million in the previous week, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

Tehran: A Melting Pot Of History And Culture That Should Be Cherished, Not Shelled

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- It is indeed a sad state of affairs to note that the calm and peaceful Tehran I saw during a visit to Iran just last April has shockingly been shattered and turned into a war zone overnight. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Lower In Absence Of Catalyst

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally lower in the absence of new catalyst, coupled with the closure of Wall Street on June 19, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Lower Despite Wall Street's Higher Overnight Performance

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally lower today on some mild selling activities, mainly among lower liners, despite Wall Street’s higher overnight performance.