Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session lower as markets continued to reprice the protracted West Asia conflict. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, West Asia Tensions Weigh On Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, as sentiment was pressured by escalating tensions in West Asia and persistent geopolitical uncertainty.

Gold Futures Likely To See Cautious Trading Next Week

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade cautiously next week, as markets anticipate that central banks will maintain aggressively hawkish stance due to rising energy-driven inflation.

Bursa Malaysia To Remain Cautious Next Week On Ongoing West Asia Conflict

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Trading on Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain cautious and range-bound next week, as the local bourse continues to be confined within the 1,680–1,740 range driven by the West Asia conflict, said an economist. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower As Global Conditions Remain Uncertain

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in negative territory at midday in tandem with regional peers, given that global conditions remain uncertain as conflicting narratives continue to cloud prospects for a resolution to the West Asia conflict. 

Malaysia’s Manufacturing PMI Returns To Growth At 50.7 In March, Highest In Nearly Four Years

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.7 in March 2026, the highest reading in nearly four years, from 49.3 in February 2026.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session higher, in tandem with regional peers, amid persistent buying in heavyweight stocks, led by banking counters. 

Headline Inflation To Stay Moderate At 1.5 Pct- 2.5 Pct In 2026 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Headline inflation is expected to remain moderate, averaging between 1.5 per cent and 2.5 per cent in 2026 despite greater global commodity price volatility amid the West Asia conflict, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

BNM Reduces OPR To 2.75 Pct In July 2025 To Ensure Policy Support In Place Amid Challenging Global Environment

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- While the domestic economy was on solid footing in 2025, global developments posed greater downside risks to Malaysia’s growth outlook, prompting Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to make the pre-emptive decision to reduce the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent in July last year.

Malaysia Well-Positioned To Withstand Rising Fiscal Pressures Amid High Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains well-positioned to withstand rising fiscal pressures as the price of Brent crude holds above US$100 per barrel, with stronger petroleum-related revenues expected to cushion the impact of a higher RON95 subsidy bill, said analysts. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher, Tracks Regional Rally As Oil Prices Ease

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to close higher on Wednesday, tracking gains across regional markets as a sharp pullback in oil prices helped boost overall market sentiment, analysts said.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Improved Risk Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Wednesday, as risk sentiment improved following potential ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran.