Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade In Modest, Range-bound Trend Next Week

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in a modest and range-bound trend next week, said an economist.

Flexi Flex Marks 12 Years Of Growth, Contribution In Labuan

LABUAN, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Flexi Flex Group, which began operations on this duty-free island in 2014 with limited resources but strong determination, has grown into a recognised industry player in Labuan as it celebrates its 12th anniversary this year.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Lower As Greenback Gets Lift From Positive US Economic Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the American dollar on Friday, as healthy US economic data lifted the greenback.

Labuan Hosts First O&G Strategic Dialogue To Address Operational Constraints

LABUAN, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Labuan today hosted the Oil and Gas (O&G) Strategic Dialogue to address operational constraints in the industry and strengthen collaboration between the private sector and government regulators to support local economic growth.

Vietnam Island Metropolis Project Gains Global Spotlight At Times Square

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Gold Coast Vung Tau is positioning Vietnam on the global map with the emergence of its first international island metropolis, developed under the Eco–Cinematic Living philosophy to create an integrated living environment that connects nature, amenities, and community.

US Clears FGV To Export Palm Following WRO Modification

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The United States has cleared FGV Holdings Bhd (FGV) to export palm oil and palm oil products to the US effective Jan 15 2026, following the modification of the Withhold Release Order (WRO).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower Amid Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower amid profit-taking in selected plantation and financial services heavyweights.

Stable Economy To Boost MSME Outlook In 2026, Says SJPP

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd (SJPP) expects 2026 to be a better year for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), supported by a more stable economic environment and the re-expansion of financing support to diverse business segments.

Maybank IB Sees Upside In Westports' 4Q Earnings On Strong Volumes, High Yard Utilisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Westports Holdings Bhd is expected to see upside in its fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025) earnings, supported by stronger year-on-year (y-o-y) and quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) volumes, as well as elevated yard utilisation, according to Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB). 

Kerjaya Prospek Shares Rise On RM201.3 Mln Selangor Project Win

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Shares of Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd rose in early trading after the company secured a RM201.3 million contract to construct residential apartments in Selangor.

Bursa Malaysia Rallies Early, CI Tops 1,720 Level

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, tracking firmer overnight performance on Wall Street and improved local sentiment ahead of the advance estimate of the fourth-quarter 2025 (4Q2025) gross domestic product (GDP) due later today.

PNB Offers US$300 Mln Secured Exchangeable Sukuk To Strengthen Portfolio Diversification

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) has launched a US$300 million secured exchangeable sukuk in line with its ongoing commitment to enhance portfolio resilience and deliver sustainable, long-term returns for its unitholders.