Ringgit To Trade In Narrow Range Against US Dollar In Holiday-shortened Week Ahead

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade in a narrow range next week, hovering between 4.03 and 4.05 against the US dollar amid a holiday-shortened week.

KLCI Futures Likely To Be Subdued Next Week Amid Year-end Holidays

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to remain subdued next week, reflecting year-end holiday conditions and movements in the underlying cash market.

Borneo Oil's Associate Verde Resources Applies For Nasdaq Listing

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Borneo Oil Bhd’s quoted investment, Verde Resources Inc, has applied to list its common stock on the Nasdaq stock market, in conjunction with a proposed underwritten public offering in the United States.

Window Dressing Lifts FBM KLCI To Over 15-month High At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Year-end window dressing continued to support Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI), keeping the index above a 15-month high at midday.

Tiankai Square Hits 201 Patents, Boosting Innovation Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- As of December 2025, Tiankai Square, the core area of Tiankai Higher Education Innovation Park operated by Tianjin Tiankai Development Group Co Ltd, has generated a total of 201 independent invention patents, marking a milestone in its development as a leading hub for technological innovation.

Malaysia’s GDP Growth Seen Moderating To 4.2 Pct In 2026 -- Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2026 is expected to moderate to 4.2 per cent from an estimated 4.8 per cent in 2025, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

FBM KLCI Opens Lower On Profit-taking Despite Firmer Broader Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) opened lower today as investors took profits following yesterday’s solid performance, while the broader market remained on a firmer footing, tracking positive overnight cues from Wall Street.

Malaysia's Inflation To Edge Up To 1.8 Pct In 2026 -- RHB

UALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's inflation is projected to edge higher to 1.8 per cent in 2026, near the upper end of the official 1.3-2.0 per cent range, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains, Holds Near 15-Month High On Year-end Window Dressing

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia advanced on Monday, holding near a 15-month high as gains broadly mirrored mostly positive developments across regional markets, with year-end window dressing continuing to provide support.

RHB IB Projects Solar Sector Growth On Higher EPCC Contributions, CGPP Revenue Ramp-up

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) expects the solar sector to grow next year, driven by higher engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) contributions.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday On Mild Selling Pressure

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was lower at midday as mild selling pressure in selected heavyweight stocks weighed on the market following recent gains, diverging from the positive performance seen across regional markets.

Kenanga Raises Malaysia’s 4Q 2025 GDP Growth Forecast To 5.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) --  Kenanga Research has revised its forecast for Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 5.0 per cent, higher than its earlier estimate of 4.0 per cent.