Bursa Malaysia's Benchmark Index Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index rebounded to close higher today as investors engaged in bargain hunting at lower levels following yesterday’s profit-taking, in line with gains across most regional markets.

Efinity Powers Launch Of PRISM MGA In Singapore, Hong Kong

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Efinity, a software provider for insurance distribution and operations, announced it is powering the launch of PRISM, a newly established managing general agent (MGA) with operations in Singapore and Hong Kong.

ASEAN+3 Economy Expected To Grow 4.0 Pct in 2026 – AMRO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 economy is expected to grow 4.0 per cent in 2026, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).

Uni-Fuels To Offer EU Emissions Allowances For Shipping

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited announced its wholly owned subsidiaries will offer European Union Allowances (EUAs) to help shipowners and operators comply with the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) as it applies to maritime transport.

ACE Market-bound Kee Ming Group To Raise RM31.50 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Kee Ming Group Bhd aims to raise RM31.50 million from its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd on Feb 12, 2026.

Bursa Malaysia Continues Uptrend At Midday, CI Stays Above 1,700

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index extended its gains at midday, holding above the 1,700 level, on sustained buying interest in selected heavyweight stocks despite mixed performances in regional markets.

Bursa Malaysia Starts Lower Amid Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Wednesday, tracking weaker overnight cues from Wall Street as escalating geopolitical tensions over the Greenland takeover dampened investor sentiment.

Ringgit Edges Up Against US Dollar, Major Currencies In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally firmer against the US dollar and other major currencies on Wednesday, supported by modest demand, as traders remained cautious and monitored ongoing economic developments.

IMF Raises Malaysia’s Real GDP Growth Forecast To 4.3 Pct for 2026, 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its projection for Malaysia's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.3 per cent for both 2026 and 2027, representing an upward revision of 0.3 percentage points.

Strong Corporate Governance Key To Investor Confidence, Capital Market Stability -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Strong corporate governance anchored in trust and accountability is essential for sustaining investor confidence and strengthening Malaysia’s capital markets amid rising global uncertainty, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. 

PJBumi Unit Enters Contract To Buy Drilling Rigs For RM161.64 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- PJBumi Bhd’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Rig Capital Pte Ltd, has signed a contract to purchase five sets of drilling rig from Gaoyou Hao Xiang Petroleum Machinery Co Ltd for RM161.64 million.

Ketengah Approves RM48.355 Mln Budget For RP1 Under 13MP This Year

DUNGUN, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The Central Terengganu Development Authority (Ketengah) has approved a RM48.355 million budget for the First Rolling Plan (RP1) under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), involving the implementation of 28 projects this year.