Bursa Malaysia Continues Uptrend At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its gains at midday on sustained buying interest in selected heavyweight stocks, supported by the firmer tone in most regional markets.

PVT Consumption, Tourism Likely To Boost Malaysia's Economic Growth In 2026 - AmBank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is set to remain resilient this year, with growth likely reaching 4.5 per cent, anchored by strong private consumption and tourism drive.  

Ringgit Opens Firmer On OPR Hold Expectations

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, as the market priced in expectations that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) would keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent at its policy meeting later in the day, offsetting a firmer tone in the greenback.

IJM Clarifies Bank Accounts Temporarily Restricted To Facilitate MACC Enquiries

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- IJM Corp Bhd today clarified that a limited number of the company’s bank accounts have been temporarily restricted to facilitate the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) ongoing enquiries.

Global Gold Price Hits Fresh High, Lifts Bursa Gold Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended stronger on Wednesday, tracking a global market rally as prices soared to a new all-time high of over US$4,800 per troy ounce.

Ringgit Closes Higher Amid US-EU Tariff Concerns, Easing Japanese Govt Bonds

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar as market sentiment improved amid concerns over the United States’ tariffs against the European Union (EU) and geopolitical risks, while pressures in the Japanese Government Bond (JGB) market eased.

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.

Mongolian Mining Coal Sales Rise 4 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Mongolian Mining Corporation sold 8,221.3 thousand tonnes (kt) of washed coking coal in 2025, a four per cent increase from 7,882.1 kt in 2024, according to an unaudited operational update for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2025.

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.

ACE Market-bound Ambest Aims To Raise RM27.50 Mln From IPO

PETALING JAYA, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Ambest Group Bhd, an engineering support services provider specialising in precision machining, aims to raise approximately RM27.50 million through its initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd on Feb 6, 2026.

Subdued Inflation Likely To Keep BNM’s OPR At 2.75 Pct In 2026 -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent throughout 2026, supported by subdued inflation in 2025 and steady economic growth.

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.