Bursa Malaysia: Disclosure Standards Strong, Low Free-float IPOs Clear Of MSCI Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd’s disclosure and transparency standards remain strong, and the initial public offerings (IPOs) with a free float below 25 per cent have not raised material concerns for Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), said chief executive officer Datuk Fad’l Mohamed.

FBM KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower, tracking declines in the underlying cash market.

Ringgit Retreats Against US Dollar After Fed Holds Rates

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today following the United States Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged, which supported the greenback.

GWM Strengthens Local Automotive Commitment With Launch Of CKD WEY G9

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) --  Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has strengthened its long-term commitment to the country’s automotive industry with the launch of its latest model, the locally assembled (CKD) WEY G9 Hi4 PHEV (WEY G9), aimed at supporting technology transfer within the new energy vehicle segment.

WTK Shareholders Approve Stake Acquisition In Three Companies For RM555 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- WTK Holdings Bhd has received unanimous shareholders’ approval to acquire equity interests in three companies from related party WTK Realty Sdn Bhd for RM555 million.

Petronas To Sustain Domestic Production At 2 MMboe/d In Next Three Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) aims to sustain domestic production at approximately two million barrels of oil equivalent per day (MMboe/d) in the next three years through continued investment in exploration, deepwater development and enhanced oil recovery.

Bursa Malaysia Eyes RM28 Bln IPO Market Capitalisation In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd is eyeing RM28 billion in total initial public offering (IPO) market capitalisation this year, up from the RM27.4 billion achieved in 2025.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Profit-Taking Gathers Pace

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its pullback as profit-taking intensified, with most sectors closing lower in a broad-based consolidation, an analyst said.

Multi-Color Corporation Begins Prepackaged Process To Restructure Balance Sheet

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has commenced its prepackaged Chapter 11 process in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey to implement a previously announced restructuring support agreement (RSA) aimed at resetting its balance sheet and positioning the company for long-term growth and investment.

Deliberate Design To Drive Organisational Success In 2026, Report Finds

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Organisations can no longer rely on speed and scale alone to sustain performance in 2026, according to a new report by Top Employers Institute, a global certification, benchmarking, and advisory firm.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Strength, Fed Rate Hold

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, supported by an uptrend in the regional rubber futures market, said a dealer.

MCE Holdings Subsidiaries Win RM37.9 Mln Supply Deals With Proton

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- MCE Holdings Bhd subsidiaries Multi-Code Electronics Industries (M) Bhd and MCE Hengtuo Sdn Bhd have secured contracts worth RM37.9 million from national carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd.