Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher On Strong Buying Of Blue Chips

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Monday, supported by continued interest in blue-chip counters,  in line with the upbeat performance across regional markets, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Edges Higher, Tracking Regional Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at midday, mirroring the upbeat performance of regional peers and supported by positive sentiment following Wall Street's strong overnight gains.

Malaysia’s 4Q 2025 Growth To Signal Strong Underlying Momentum For 2026, Say Economists

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025) is expected to exceed the the year-earlier level, signalling stronger underlying momentum and lower downside risks heading into 2026, according to economists

Market Assessments Raise Malaysia’s Growth Outlook To 4.5–5.0 Pct This Year -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Current market assessments place Malaysia’s economic growth in the range of 4.5 to 5.0 per cent in 2026, reflecting strengthening domestic demand and continued investment momentum, in line with expectations from the Finance Ministry and international institutions, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

McDonald’s Malaysia To Invest RM1 Bln Over Five Years, Open 100 Restaurants

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- McDonald’s Malaysia is planning to invest RM1 billion to open 100 new restaurants, modernise existing outlets and strengthen digital capabilities over the next five years.

Bursa Malaysia Poised For Selective Bargain-hunting Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with selective bargain-hunting, even in the absence of oversold technical conditions, following three consecutive sessions of mild decline, said an economist. 

Ringgit To Trade In Tight Range Between RM3.95 And RM3.96 Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade in a tight range, hovering around RM3.95 to RM3.96 next week as the market anticipates more catalysts, including the upcoming US economic data.

Ringgit Opens Lower As Easing Risks Lift US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Friday, pressured by external spillovers as receding near-term geopolitical tensions lent support to the greenback.

Ringgit Eases Vs US Dollar, Mixed Against Other Currencies

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar at Thursday’s close, weighed by renewed strength in the greenback as global markets shifted to a more defensive stance.

Malaysia To Continue On Positive Growth Trajectory - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will continue on a positive growth trajectory, one that is resilient, inclusive and governed with honour.

Malaysia Manufacturing PMI Hits 20-month High In January, Stronger Ringgit Cuts Input Costs -- S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia saw its headline manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rise to a 20-month high at 50.2 in January 2026 from 50.1 in December 2025, signalling a third consecutive monthly improvement in the health of its manufacturing sector.

Gold Futures Expected To Ease Next Week On Firmer US Dollar Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade lower next week amid firmer US dollar sentiment.