Attractive Valuations Drive Buying, Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Selected blue-chip counters trading at attractive valuations helped Bursa Malaysia close higher on Friday, despite cautious market sentiment driven by developments in West Asia, volatility in crude oil prices and uncertainty over the global interest rate outlook.

B15 Biodiesel Rollout Could Ease Inflation, Reduce Fiscal Burden -- CGS International

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The government’s initiative to roll out B15 biodiesel blends makes strategic sense as a cheaper feedstock can dampen domestic inflation and reduce fiscal costs, said CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Posts Slight Gains At Close On Selective Buying

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended marginally higher after trading within a narrow range, supported by selective buying that offset profit-taking activities.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Eases Vs US Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against major currencies today but eased marginally against the US dollar after stronger-than-expected United States inflation reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could keep interest rates higher for longer.

Bursa Malaysia Gains At The Close As Investors Rotate Into Defensive Stocks

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Wednesday, outperforming some regional peers as renewed weakness in global technology stocks and escalating tensions in West Asia prompted investors to rotate into more defensive and domestically oriented markets.

Data Centre Projects To Sustain Construction Sector Growth -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Data centre projects are expected to remain a key growth driver for Malaysia’s construction sector, supported by hyperscaler expansion, growing investments in digital infrastructure and rising power requirements, according to MBSB Bank Investment Bhd (MBSB IB).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Higher Amid Mixed Market Cues

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia edged up 0.04 per cent at the opening on Wednesday amid cautious global market sentiment, despite easing crude oil prices and the absence of local catalysts.

KLCI Futures Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened higher on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives on Wednesday, tracking the underlying cash market performance, which traded marginally higher. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Easier Versus US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against major currencies but eased against the US dollar today, as market sentiment remained cautious ahead of the release of the United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) data tonight.

MY Value-Up To Shift Boardroom Focus To Long-term Value Creation -- SC

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s MY Value-Up initiative to reshape boardroom priorities is designed to encourage companies to communicate their strategies more effectively, improve performance and enhance investors' perception of their long-term value proposition.

Anwar's Call For Nationwide Crackdown For Illegal Foreign-run Businesses Timely - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's call for an immediate crackdown on illegal foreign-run businesses nationwide is timely, as such operations can harm micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to an economist.

Malaysia Secures RM92.8 Bln Approved Investments In 1Q 2026 -- MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has secured RM92.8 billion in approved investments for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), with Japan emerging as the largest foreign investor and domestic investment recording its strongest year-on-year growth in the reporting quarter.