Banking Sector Poised For Steady 2026 On Credit Growth, NIM Expansion -- AmInvestment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The banking sector is expected to appear steadfast in 2026 driven by sustained credit growth; net interest margin expansion; resilient non-interest income (NOII); and stable national clearing code (NCC), according to AmInvestment Bank Bhd. 

Bursa Malaysia Up 0.33 Pct On Firmer Risk Appetite At Mid-day

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The benchmark index for Bursa Malaysia rose 0.33 per cent at mid-day on firmer risk appetite, as more investors returned after the year-end break, with buying seen in selected heavyweight counters.

Foreign Investors Offload US$1.05 Bln In Asian Equities Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors were net sellers of Asian equities for the week ended Jan 2, 2025, offloading US$1.05 billion (US$1=RM4.06) across the eight markets tracked by MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Southeast Asia Legal Tech Emerges As Strategic Opportunity For US Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Rapid innovation in Southeast Asia (SEA) is transforming the global legal technology (tech) market, positioning the region as a compelling source of next-generation solutions for the United States (US) legal sector.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Higher In Cautious Early Trade

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher in early trade as investors took a cautious stance ahead of a potential Chinese New Year (CNY) rally, with Venezuela-related developments having little impact on local sentiment.

Kenya To Deepen Economic Linkages With Malaysia Through Halal Sector, Palm Oil, Agro-processing – Envoy

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) – The east African country of Kenya is set to elevate economic linkages with Malaysia through strategic partnerships in the halal industry, palm oil and agro-processing, semi-conductors and renewable energy sectors which will boost trade, investments and regional market access.

Rising Market Participation Likely To Push Bursa Malaysia Upwards Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see an uptrend next week as market participation and liquidity are likely to rise after being subdued amid holiday-shortened trading, said an economist.

Profit-taking Drags Bursa Malaysia To End Lower On First Trading Day of 2026

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the first trading day of 2026 on a softer note as investors locked in profits after the recent rally amid subdued trading, despite encouraging performance on most regional markets.

13MP, VM2026, Stronger Ringgit To Support Market In 1Q 2026 -- Malacca Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Domestic catalysts, particularly the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) and a strengthening ringgit environment, are expected to drive the market performance in the first quarter (1Q) of 2026.

Kenanga IB Maintains 2025 GDP Growth Forecast At 4.8 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd maintains its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.8 per cent and projects a moderation to 4.2 per cent in 2026, supported by a stable Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the morning session of the first trading day on a lower note, weighed down by continued profit-taking in selected heavyweights amid a lack of fresh catalysts.

Singapore Economy Grows 5.7 Pct In 4Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s economy grew by 5.7 per cent on a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025), extending the 4.3 per cent growth in the previous quarter, according to advance estimates from the republic’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).