Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) --  Bursa Malaysia finished the morning session lower as selling was seen in selected heavyweights led by Malayan Banking Bhd and Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd.

Malaysia Can Drive ASEAN-China Synergies In Achieving Asian Century - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) — Malaysia could drive ASEAN-China synergies to achieve the Asian Century, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

ASEAN Must Prioritise Regional Interests Amid Global Geopolitical Shifts – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) – Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must prioritise the bloc’s collective over any members’ ties to any superpower or alternative grouping, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Local Semiconductor Industry Benefits From US-China Trade Tensions – MSIA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian semiconductor industry stands to benefit from the impact of United States (US) restrictions on China, said Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) president Datuk Wong Siew Hai.

HLIB Expects Malaysia To Withstand Impact Of US Trade Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) expects Malaysia to withstand the impact of renewed US trade tensions even as President Donald Trump moves to reintroduce tariffs. 

RHB Maintains Malaysia’s 2025 GDP Growth Forecast At 5.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained its forecast for Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 5.0 per cent in 2025, driven by ongoing multi-year projects, rising household incomes, and improving global monetary conditions.  

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Lower On Concerns Over Trump's Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Gains in Axiata, Tenaga Nasional, and Maybank helped Bursa Malaysia’s main index pare earlier losses, ending marginally lower amid the ongoing concerns about US inflation and President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff threat.

Ringgit To Trade At 4.40-4.45 Against US Dollar Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the 4.40-4.45 range against the US dollar next week, driven by trade developments and broader risk sentiment, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd. 

Bursa Malaysia To See Cautious Trading Next Week Amid US-China Trade War -- Analysts

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see cautious trading next week, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) set to fluctuate between 1,580 and 1,600 points, said an analyst. 

KL Rubber Market Ends Week On A High, Boosted By Stable Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended the week on a positive note, supported by stable benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Higher At Midday On Buying Interest In Selected Blue Chips

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday as buying interest continued in selected blue chips led by utilities and banking counters, analysts said. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Mild Profit-taking

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday on mild profit-taking in selected heavyweights led by SD Guthrie and Tenaga Nasional, analysts said.