Rising Credit Commitments Highlight Need For Stronger Financial Awareness Among Middle-income Earners

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Financial commitments linked to credit cards, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) facilities and personal financing are becoming increasingly common among middle-income borrowers, highlighting the need for stronger financial literacy and responsible borrowing practices, according to financial consultancy Bluebricks Holding Sdn Bhd. 

IHH Healthcare’s 1Q Net Profit Rises To RM528 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- IHH Healthcare Bhd posted a net profit of RM528 million for the first quarter (1Q) ended March 31, 2026, up 2.7 per cent from RM514 million in the same quarter last year.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar On Hopes Of US-Iran Deal

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Monday, driven by hopes of a resolution to the war between the United States (US) and Iran although conditions remained highly fluid.

Malaysia Business To Remain Resilient Amid Global Economic Uncertainties - NCCIM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) expects Malaysian businesses to remain resilient despite mounting global economic uncertainties.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street Gains

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street amid optimism after the United States signalled that the conflict with Iran could end soon.

Pharmaniaga Gets Approval For Five-For-One Share Consolidation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Pharmaniaga Bhd today secured shareholder approval for its proposed five-for-one share consolidation at the group’s extraordinary general meeting (EGM), with completion expected in early June 2026.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Lower As Banking Stocks Weigh On Market

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed slightly lower today, dragged down by banking counters as investors took profit from recent gains amid cautious regional sentiment ahead of clearer indications from talks between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher On Gains In Plantation, Healthcare

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index remained above the 1,700-point level at the end of the morning trading session, supported by buying interest, particularly in plantation and healthcare counters.

Wolters Kluwer Enables Segway-Ninebot Financial Transformation  

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions and services, announced the successful completion and full go‑live of a two-phase platform for Segway-Ninebot, a global leader in electric personal mobility.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher On Late Buying

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier losses to end higher on Tuesday as buying interest gained momentum in the afternoon session, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-Taking In Oil-Related Counters

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note today, as investors took profit in oil-related counters following news of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) decision to withdraw from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies.

West Asia Conflict Reshapes Energy Landscape, Pushes Focus Towards Energy Security

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- The ongoing conflict in West Asia is reshaping the global energy landscape, underscoring that energy security for import-dependent regions is no longer about efficiency but resilience under sustained disruption.