KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation’s (IILM) total outstanding short-term sukuk assets climbed to a record US$7.055 billion, following a US$975 million issuance and reissuance exercise (US$1=RM3.97).
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at its intraday low on Monday, in line with the broader regional risk-off tone as selling pressure spread across key index heavyweights, dragging all major indices into negative territory amid cautious regional sentiment and softer global risk appetite.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is maintaining a premium positioning for its newly completed Driving Experience Centre (DEC) despite modest early utilisation as the initiative forms part of efforts to sweat its non-race assets and diversify revenue streams.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed lower at midday as investor sentiment weakened amid the absence of concrete deals and policy breakthroughs between China and the United States following US President Donald Trump’s visit to China.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB) has maintained its 2026 gross domestic product growth forecast at 4.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), with domestic demand still anchoring the expansion.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing global supply chain restructuring as multinational corporations continue diversifying operations beyond China and Taiwan amid persistent geopolitical tensions, according to Apex Securities Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Pyxis Group and Principia Consulting announced a strategic joint venture to jointly serve global commodity and energy markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their net buying streak on Bursa Malaysia for the fifth consecutive week, recording net inflows of RM233.2 million last week amid continued foreign selling across regional equity markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Port operator Westports Holdings Bhd was among Bursa Malaysia’s top early gainers after posting higher results in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Transport & Environment (T&E) and ODI Global announced that Singapore Changi Airport ranked ninth among the world’s most carbon-intensive airports in 2023, generating 14.3 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today following Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) gross domestic product (GDP) which expanded by 5.4 per cent, surpassing the advance estimate of 5.3 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting national efforts to strengthen workplace mental health protection and psychosocial risk management.
