FBM KLCI Extends Decline Amid Rising Global Trade Tensions

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) continued its decline, breaching the key support level of 1,490-1,500, driven by heightened investor concerns over the potential repercussions of an escalating global trade dispute.

SME Bank Projects Malaysia’s Growth At 4.5-5.0 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s growth is projected to range between 4.5 per cent and 5.0 per cent, reflecting positive sentiment in the overall economy, according to the Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank).

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday Amid US Recession Concerns

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed lower at midday on selling pressure in selected financial services and plantation stocks, as United States (US) equities continued to face volatility due to fresh recessionary concerns.

Kenanga IB: Trade Shifts, AI To Drive Logistics Sector In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects the domestic logistics sector to sustain steady growth in 2025, driven by the expanding e-commerce industry, the global technology upcycle fuelled by artificial intelligence (AI) demand, and a resilient United States (US) economy.

Foreign Investors Extend Buying Streak In Malaysia’s Corporate Bonds - Economist

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Despite global market volatility, foreign investors have remained net buyers of Malaysia’s Private Debt Securities (PDS) for five consecutive months, underscoring confidence in the country’s corporate bond market.

Maintenance Fees: A Snowball That Can Trigger An Avalanche

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The issue of unpaid maintenance fees is a snowballing crisis, that, if unaddressed, can escalate into a major threat to property value and living conditions.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Key Index Slips Below 1,500

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended losses at Wednesday’s opening, tracking overnight declines on Wall Street and regional markets as global economic uncertainties dampened investor sentiment.  

Xsolla Expands Payment Options With 11 Methods In MENA Region

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Global video game commerce company, Xsolla has introduced 11 new local payment methods in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

BNM, Stakeholders To Expedite Long-term Solution To Tackle Rising Medical Cost

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and relevant stakeholders are working together to expedite the implementation of a long-term solution to effectively control medical cost inflation, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday On Selling Pressure

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday as a widespread sell-off in small-cap stocks dragged the broader market into negative territory.

Kerjaya Prospek's Shares Lower In Early Trade Despite Contract Win

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd’s share price took a tumble in the early trading session today despite news that its wholly-owned subsidiary had secured a second contract win for the year.

ASEAN Should leverage RCEP, FTAs To Mitigate economic Risks From US Tariffs 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should optimise the utilisation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the upgraded ASEAN+1 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to mitigate the risks of economic uncertainty following the imposition of US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.