Buying In Consumer Stocks Helps Bursa Malaysia Close Slightly Higher

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index finished marginally higher, supported by strong buying interest in consumer-related counters, amid mixed performance across regional markets.

Malaysian Equities Expected To Rebound In 2H 2026 Supported By US-Iran Peace Deal -- Affin Hwang

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd expects Malaysia's equity market to rebound in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), supported by a potential United States-Iran peace deal. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Lower On Mild Profit-Taking

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on Tuesday as investors locked in gains following the previous session’s rally, with early profit-taking weighing on the benchmark index.

Good Relations With Major Powers Do Not Compromise National Principles - PM Anwar

MUAR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Maintaining good relations with major world powers such as China and the United States has never weakened Malaysia's position in upholding its national principles on international issues, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Rubber Market Extends Gains On Strong Regional Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market extended its upward momentum to close higher on Friday, lifted by gains in regional rubber futures markets amid concerns of weather-related supply tightness, a dealer said.

Brent Oil Prices Trend Below US$90 Per Barrel On Friday's Open

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Brent oil prices closed at US$90.4 per barrel (bbl) and trended below the US$90.0/bbl threshold on Friday’s open on renewed optimism over a potential Iran deal (US$1=RM4.05). 

Bursa Malaysia Gains In Early Trade On Improved Risk Appetite

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, taking cues from Wall Street, which staged a sharp rally led by technology stocks after United States (US) President Donald Trump made positive remarks regarding the prospects for a deal in West Asia.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback, Most Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and was mostly firmer against regional peers on Friday amid easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, which lifted sentiment towards the local note.

Rubber Market Ends Higher As It Tracks Regional Gains

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Thursday, buoyed by gains in regional rubber futures markets and crude oil.

Malaysia, Japan Can Strengthen Regional Tech Supply Chains - PM Anwar

TOKYO, June 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Japan can make a meaningful contribution to strengthening regional supply chains, particularly in semiconductors, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

Countries Should Not Be Timid To Defend Free Trade -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Sovereign countries should not be timid in defending free trade and opposing punitive tariffs or discriminatory policies, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Bursa Malaysia Slips At Open, Gainers Outpace Losers

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower today with the key index slipping 0.06 per cent even as investors continued to participate in the broader market despite lingering concerns over the West Asia conflict.