Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Investors Remain Cautious Amid Macro, Geopolitical Concerns

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today, reversing yesterday’s gains, as investor sentiment remained cautious amid subdued trading activity, with participants continuing to assess the broader macroeconomic and geopolitical environment.

CelcomDigi Posts A Higher Net Profit Of RM418 Mln In 1Q FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- CelcomDigi’s net profit rose to RM418 million in the first quarter of financial year ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), compared to RM384 million in 1Q 2025.

KLCI Futures Open Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened lower on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives today.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Lower Amid Lack Of Fresh Catalysts

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally lower in early trading today amid an absence of fresh market catalysts, with profit-taking expected today.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Weak Supply, Demand Outlook

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed down by weak supply-and-demand outlook, a trader said.

Gold Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today despite weaker performance on the United States (US) COMEX market, amid lingering safe-haven sentiment.

KLCI Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, in line with the gains in the cash market.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Close Higher On Bargain Hunting In Blue Chips

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to close higher on Tuesday amid selective bargain-hunting in blue-chip stocks after closing lower in the last two trading sessions, analysts said.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at midday, mirroring the upbeat performance of most regional peers and supported by positive sentiment following Wall Street's strong overnight gains.

MOF Exploring Ways For More Semiconductor Firms To List On Bursa Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is exploring ways to create a pathway for more semiconductor-related companies, both foreign direct investment (FDI)-linked and local firms, to be listed on Bursa Malaysia, said its Deputy Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, mirroring Wall Street’s positive overnight performance amid expectations of spillover buying interest into the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI).

KLCI Futures Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened higher on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives today, tracking the gains in the cash market.