ASEAN Manufacturing PMI Improves In December – S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Manufacturing conditions across ASEAN improved in December 2025, supported by stronger output, new orders and rising business confidence, according to S&P Global’s ASEAN Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).

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.

Gold Futures Expected To Maintain Positive Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to maintain a positive bias next week, tracking gains on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

Ringgit Poised To Extend Gains Next Week On Solid Fundamentals

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to continue strengthening against the US dollar next week, supported by favourable interest rate differentials and stronger domestic economic fundamentals.

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.

MRB Activates Rubber Production Incentive For Dec 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for cuplump and latex has been activated in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak for December 2025, according to the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB).

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 Final Trading Day Of 2025 On A Softer Note

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the final trading day of 2025 on a softer note, declining 0.26 per cent amid thin trading conditions and a lack of fresh catalysts, tracking the weaker performance of regional markets.

Bursa Malaysia’s Key Index Ends Higher Near 16-Month Peak

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index recovered from intraday losses to close 0.23 per cent higher on Monday, edging closer to a 16-month peak amid steady institutional demand.

Bursa Malaysia’s Key Index Ends Higher Near 16-month Peak

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index recovered from intraday losses to close 0.23 per cent higher on Monday, edging closer to a 16-month peak amid steady institutional demand.

Local Institutions Extend Buying Streak For Sixth Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their buying streak for the sixth consecutive week, with net inflows of RM639.5 million, while local retailers recorded a fourth consecutive week of net outflows of RM90.2 million.

Dmitry Shubov Consulting Guides Southeast Asian Legal Tech Startups Into US Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- A new generation of legal technology entrepreneurs from Southeast Asia is looking to enter the United States (US) market as the region’s business-to-business digital commerce sector is projected to reach US$130 billion by 2026. (US$1=RM4.04)