Bursa Malaysia Pares Gains To Close Lower As Investors Sell Telecommunication Stocks

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared gains to end lower on Thursday, dragged down by selling in selected blue chips, especially those in the telecommunications sector, an analyst said.

Proton Sourced RM3.2 Bln Worth Of Parts, Components From Local Vendors This Year – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd sourced RM3.2 billion worth of parts and components from local vendors this year alone, underscoring its commitment to a localised supply chain that will continue to grow in scale and value.

Malaysia’s GDP To Grow 4.0 Pct In 2026 On Strong Sectoral Momentum -- MIER

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) expects the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to expand at 4.0 per cent in 2026, supported by continued strength in the services, mining and manufacturing sectors.

Nearly RM200 Bln In Exports To US At Risk If ART Not Signed -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Nearly RM200 billion in exports to the United States, along with over a million jobs and 7,700 small and medium enterprises (SMEs), would have been at risk if market access to the United States were lost due to the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) not being concluded.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at mid-afternoon today, dragged down by profit-taking in selected heavyweights as investors await new catalyst.

Government Scales Up Support For MSMEs Via Strategic GLC Partnerships, Initiatives - Amir Hamzah 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The government, under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), is prioritising efforts to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) move up the value chain through strategic partnerships with government-linked companies (GLCs).

Labuan FSA DG: Info Sharing, Innovation Vital To Combat Money Laundering

LABUAN, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Information sharing, innovation, and technology-driven compliance are the pillars of a robust anti-money laundering (AML) regime and for Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (IBFC) to be a trusted financial market, said Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) director-general Affendi Rashdi.

Bursa Malaysia Slips To End Morning Session Easier 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower today, as investors took a breather from bargain-hunting activities amid a lack of fresh catalysts, despite the upbeat regional markets’ performance.

Malaysia’s Services Account Surplus Marks Stronger Economic Rebound -- Perdasama

By Thivyamalini Ramalu

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The government’s recent achievement of a services account surplus marks a stronger momentum of recovery for Malaysia’s economy, driven by fiscal discipline, targeted subsidy measures, and more deliberate economic restructuring. 

KLCI Futures Mostly Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were mostly lower in early trading on Thursday.

FBM KLCI Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street Rally

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index opened higher on Thursday, extending gains amid improved sentiment following a rally on Wall Street and firmer global markets.

Ringgit Opens Higher On Weaker US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday as the greenback tracked the US Dollar Index, which remained below the 100-point mark.