SD Guthrie Lifts FBM KLCI To End Above Key 1,600 Support Level

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- A rally in plantation stock, SD Guthrie, propelled by a jump in crude palm oil (CPO) price to a fresh 28-month high today, lifted Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index to breach above the key psychological support level of 1,600 on Friday.

Bursa Malaysia Trims Loss At Midday, Bargain Hunting Lifts Key Index Above 1,600

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index ended the morning session above the psychological support level of 1,600 points, spurred by bargain hunting activities in blue chips and mid-cap stocks. 

Xiangtan Kicks Off Cultural Tourism, Business Conference In Shaoshan County

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The Third Xiangtan Tourism Development Conference and the Fourth Tan Business Conference were held in Shaoshan, Xiangtan city, Hunan Province, from Oct 28 to 29, which combined "cultural tourism" and "Tan businessmen".

FBM KLCI Falls Below 1,600, Set To Attract Bargain Hunters

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia fell below the key psychological support level of 1,600, as investors held back from making significant moves amid weak cues from Wall Street following a disappointing outlook from major tech firms.

US Tariffs On China To Have Mixed Impact On ASEAN Economies -- OCBC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Potential US tariffs of up to 60 per cent on Chinese exports could have a mixed impact on ASEAN economies, creating medium-term growth opportunities for the ASEAN-6 region, which includes Malaysia, said OCBC Global Markets Research.

IGB Proposes RM5 Bln Medium-term Notes Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- IGB Bhd has proposed to establish a medium-term notes (MTN) programme of RM5 billion in nominal value.

Public Mutual Declares Distributions Of Over RM94 Mln For Four Funds

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Public Mutual, a wholly owned subsidiary of Public Bank, has declared distributions totalling more than RM94 million for four funds for the financial year ended Oct 31, 2024.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Regional Jitters As US Election Uncertainty Weighs

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia mirrored regional jitters to end lower as the US election nears with polls indicating a closely contested race.

Bursa Slides At Noon Break On Sideways Trading

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trade session in the red as investors hesitated to make their move ahead of the United States’ (US) presidential election next week and upcoming data that could influence the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision.

Malaysia On Track To Become Third Largest Data Centre Hub In Asia - HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on track to become the third-largest data centre market in Asia, after Japan and India with key sector beneficiaries being utilities, renewable energy (RE), property, and telecommunication, among others, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Axis-REIT Raises RM449.73 Mln Via Largest Private Placement To Date

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (Axis-REIT) has raised RM449.73 million through its largest private placement.

Malaysia's Halal Industry Set For Growth Under ASEAN Leadership, Budget 2025

MELAKA, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is set to ensure that Malaysia’s halal industry and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) benefit from ASEAN’s trade and investment policies as Malaysia assumes the ASEAN chairmanship next year.