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Bursa Malaysia Ends In Red At Midday, Mirroring Global Market Weakness

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished the morning session easier today, mirroring the global market performance following last Friday’s sell-off on Wall Street and the ongoing negative sentiment affecting United States (US) stock futures due to President Donald Trump’s tariff plans.

Malaysia Remains Key Data Centre Hub Despite Global Concerns – MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) – Malaysia remains a key data centre (DC) hub due to its strategic location, abundant resources, cost advantages, and established infrastructure with industry feedback suggesting no major disruptions to upcoming projects, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback On US Tariff Concerns

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, pressured by subdued global risk sentiment and ongoing developments in United States tariffs, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Continuous Selling, Deepseek Launch Raises Investor Concerns

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its subdued trading to close lower today, dragged by persistent selling as the market was influenced by Wall Street’s sharp reaction to the introduction of China's DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) model, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Appoints Fad'l Mohamed As New CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd has appointed Datuk Fad’l Mohamed as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective March 1, 2025.

Malaysia's Office Market Rises With Premium Space, ESG Demand - Knight Frank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s office space market is showing a promising trajectory, with global and local occupiers continuing to seek premium spaces that meet evolving workplace and sustainability standards, according to real estate consultancy firm Knight Frank Malaysia.

Malaysia Advocates ASEAN Strengths On Global Stage For Shared Prosperity

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has consistently championed ASEAN’s strengths and advantages on the global stage, further solidifying Malaysia's role as ASEAN 2025 chair and driving regional prosperity.

Westports Share Price Up After Posting Higher FY2024 Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Westports Holdings Bhd’s share price on Bursa Malaysia was slightly higher in early trading after posting a higher net profit of RM897.98 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) versus RM779.43 million in the preceding year. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Lack Of Buying Interest

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opens lower today on lack of buying interest after the recent rally, despite the better regional market showing which tracked the upbeat performance on Wall Street overnight.

Economic Growth In 2025 To Be Driven By Domestic Demand, Investments -- Alliance Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is poised for growth in 2025 as domestic demand is likely to strengthen further with sustained consumer spending and ongoing increase in investment activities, said Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd. 

PM Anwar’s WEF Dialogues -- From Manchester United, Regional Challenges To Balancing Global Superpower Dynamics

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister and ASEAN chair Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made an indelible mark at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, by seamlessly navigating discussions that ranged from light-hearted conversations about his favourite football club to the intricate dynamics of international relations and challenges and successes of regional integration.

MIDF: OPR Remains At 3 Pct This Year As The Current Setting Continues To Support Sustainable Economic Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has kept the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent this year as the current setting remains accommodative to sustainable economic growth, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF).