Bursa Malaysia Holds Firm Near 1,600 Level, Tracks Wall Street's Upswing

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed resilient near the psychologically significant 1,600 level, taking cues from Wall Street's record close following the nomination of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as the new US Treasury Secretary.

FBM KLCI Ends Morning Session Higher

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index remained in positive territory at midday on continued buying in selected heavyweights, in sync with the mostly higher regional market performance.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Last Week's Momentum To Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended last week’s momentum to open higher today, tracking the better overnight performance on Wall Street as investors continued to bet on “buy crypto and dollar” following Donald Trump’s election victory.

Bursa Malaysia Reverses Early Losses To End Higher

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia recouped earlier losses to close marginally higher on Friday, buoyed by persistent buying in selected heavyweights led by Tenaga Nasional, amid the mostly upbeat performance in regional bourses.

Planworth Strengthens Brand, Competitiveness Through 2TM Platform

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Planworth Global Factoring Sdn Bhd, a provider of invoice and supply chain financing, is set to strengthen its brand and competitiveness by joining the MADANI Two-Year Programme (2TM) starting today.

Bursa Malaysia Rises Above 1,600 Mark At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stopped for the midday break in upbeat mode, rising above the 1,600-point level as investors bought selected heavyweight stocks in industrial products and services, utilities, telecommunications and media.

Malaysia's Economic Growth To Remain Modest Amid External Challenges - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth will remain modest for the rest of 2024, citing weakening external demand and ongoing global policy uncertainties, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Renewed Buying Interest

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened higher today on renewed buying interest, bucking the weaker Wall Street overnight performance.

HLIB Expects Malaysia's 3Q GDP Growth To Moderate To 5.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024) is expected to moderate to 5.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), supported by continued expansion across most sectors, particularly manufacturing and services, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB). 

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index remained positive at midday today, mainly boosted by plantation stocks.

RHBIB Upgrades Call On Plantation Sector, Share Prices Yet To Reflect CPO Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHBIB) has upgraded its recommendation on the plantation sector to “overweight” from “neutral,” given the higher crude palm oil (CPO) prices, which have crossed RM5,000 per tonne, amidst a blend of fundamental and speculative factors.

CIMB Securities Projects Stronger Throughput Growth For Westports In 2025 On Transhipment Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects stronger throughput volume growth in 2025 for Westports Holdings Bhd driven by a recovery in transhipment volumes and sustained gateway cargo volumes.