Renewed Bargain Hunting Lifts Bursa Malaysia, CI Up 1.25 Pct

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia started the final month of the year on a firmer footing, with the key index climbing 1.25 per cent at Monday’s close, supported by renewed bargain hunting and year-end portfolio rebalancing by institutional investors.  

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday, CI Up 1.09 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher today, with the key index rising 1.09 per cent, in line with the mostly higher performance in regional markets ahead of several key data releases.

Malaysia Not Obligated Under ART To Fulfil US$240 Bln In Commercial Commitments Or Invest US$70 Bln In US -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is not obligated to carry out US$240 billion in commercial purchases or US$70 billion in investments in the United States under the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

TNB Eyes 5,000 MW By 2035 To Support Malaysia’s Data Centre Expansion

By M.Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s digital future hinges on reliable energy ecosystem and Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) stands ready to play a strategic role in positioning Malaysia as a regional data centre hub by delivering solutions that balance growth with responsibility.

Maharani Freeport To Create 45,000 Jobs, Strengthen Supply Chains - PM Anwar

MUAR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The launch of Maharani Freeport is expected to create thousands of job opportunities and boost Malaysia’s maritime logistics competitiveness and supply chain resilience, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Sees AI Garage Transformation Ahead Of 2026 Shift

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- As Formula One (F1) prepares for one of its biggest technical overhauls in 2026, the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to reshape how its garage operates, a shift it believes will define the next era of race-weekend performance.

Bargain-hunting Likely To Lift Bursa Malaysia Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see bargain-hunting activity emerge next week after its recent consolidation, as investors reassess market sentiment ahead of key global macroeconomic signals.

Ringgit Seen To Trade Within RM4.12-RM4.14 Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to hold steady within RM4.12 to RM4.14 next week as traders and investors remain cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in December.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week as prevailing data points appear to support the possibility of a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut in December.

KLCI Futures Expected To See Some Recovery Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trend with an upward bias next week, tracking the underlying cash market.

Moody’s Upgrades Malaysia’s Power Sector Outlook To Positive

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Ratings has revised its outlook on Malaysia’s A3-rated power sector to positive from stable, citing the implementation of a new tariff mechanism that enables more timely and effective fuel cost adjustments.

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserves Assets At US$123.76 Bln As At End-October

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$123.76 billion (US$1= RM4.12) as at Oct 31, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$201.6  million, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).