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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Domestic catalysts, particularly the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) and a strengthening ringgit environment, are expected to drive the market performance in the first quarter (1Q) of 2026.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its rally for the fifth consecutive day, breaching the 1,560 resistance level, underpinned by renewed investor appetite for data centre plays, and improving signals from geopolitical trade negotiations.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar in early trade, driven by cautious market sentiment ahead of the Aug 1 tariff deadline.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed 0.34 per cent lower on Tuesday, marking its second straight day of decline, as the lack of buying support and absence of strong cues from key regional indices continued to weigh on sentiment.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad and Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed last Friday’s losses to close higher on Monday, tracking gains in regional markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- ASEAN-6 gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to moderate to 4.4 per cent in 2025 and 2026 from 4.9 per cent in 2024, according to Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- GX Bank Bhd said the overnight policy rate (OPR) cut to 2.75 per cent from three per cent could potentially address the household debt service ratio while providing a reprieve in disposable income.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Westports Holdings Bhd’s container volumes are estimated to be higher in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) compared to 0.6 per cent recorded in the 1Q 2025 due to the start of the Gemini Cooperation shipping alliance from Feb 1, 2025, according to CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CGS MY).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed marginally higher at midday, driven by persistent buying activities in selected heavyweights, particularly in the utilities and construction counters, amid mixed sentiment among regional peers.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the recent Iranian parliamentary vote poses limited risk to Malaysia, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Investor confidence remains under pressure amid a fragile global trade environment, as Washington announced its intention to send letters outlining unilateral tariffs to trading partners within two weeks, adding to existing economic uncertainties.
By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities has revised downward its earnings forecasts for FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) constituents by 5.6 per cent for both 2025 and 2026, citing widespread underperformance in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025).
