Gold Futures Close Higher, Tracking Gains In US COMEX

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, tracking stronger gains on the US COMEX.

ECRL To Strengthen Malaysia's Position As Southeast Asia’s Regional Network Hub — PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is a strategic national initiative that is expected to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a regional connectivity and logistics hub in Southeast Asia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KLCI Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed firmer on Monday, tracking the underlying cash market.

Bursa Malaysia Up 0.63 Pct On Technology Rally Amid Geopolitical Risks

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index rose 0.63 per cent, sustaining a positive tone in line with major Asian markets, as a rally in technology stocks lifted sentiment, while heightened geopolitical risks reinforced investor preference for stable earnings and dependable cash flows in the Malaysian equity market.

E-Invoicing Implementation Postponed For A Year For Companies With Sales Of RM1 Mln To RM5 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Mandatory e-invoicing for companies with annual sales of between RM1 million and RM5 million, originally scheduled to take effect from Jan 1, 2026, has been extended by a year without any penalty being imposed.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Steady At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) --Bursa Malaysia’s key index stayed in the positive territory at mid-afternoon, with the broader market maintaining its high note as risk appetite picked up.

Penang MICE Industry's Estimated Economic Impact Hit RM1 Bln In 2025

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry in Penang recorded an estimated economic impact (EEI) of RM1 billion last year.

Banking Sector Poised For Steady 2026 On Credit Growth, NIM Expansion -- AmInvestment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The banking sector is expected to appear steadfast in 2026 driven by sustained credit growth; net interest margin expansion; resilient non-interest income (NOII); and stable national clearing code (NCC), according to AmInvestment Bank Bhd. 

Domestic Demand, E-Commerce Boom Drive Malaysia’s Logistics Sector – Kenanga Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s logistics sector continues to fare better, supported by resilient domestic demand and e-commerce activity, despite a moderation in overall trade growth, according to Kenanga Research. 

Bursa Malaysia Up 0.33 Pct On Firmer Risk Appetite At Mid-day

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The benchmark index for Bursa Malaysia rose 0.33 per cent at mid-day on firmer risk appetite, as more investors returned after the year-end break, with buying seen in selected heavyweight counters.

Contract Flow In Construction Sector To Remain Steady This Year – RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s construction sector is expected to see steady contract flow in 2026, the first year of the 13th Malaysia Plan (2026–2030), which allocates RM81 billion for development projects, slightly up from RM80 billion in 2025.

KLCI Futures Open Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts opened higher in early trade today.