FBM KLCI Closes At Intra-day High For Second Session As Investors Regain Risk Appetite

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished at its intra-day high for the second straight session on Thursday, driven by global optimism and the latest round of government fiscal aid that led investors to be back in the local market.

MTD Properties Targets To Invest RM4 Bln For Melaka Project

MELAKA, July 24 (Bernama) -- Property developer MTD Properties Sdn Bhd is planning to undertake a strategic development project in Ayer Keroh, with an estimated investment value of around RM4 billion.

Bursa Stages Rebound To Close At Intra-Day High On Late Bargain Hunting

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Late bargain hunting of consumer-related stocks pushed Bursa Malaysia to close at its intraday high on Wednesday, allowing the market to recover losses in the previous two sessions.

Rising Costs, Regulation Fuel Strategic Consolidation In Malaysia’s Data Centre Market - JLL

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s rapidly growing data centre sector is now entering a consolidation phase, a natural progression observed in more mature markets, according to global commercial real estate firm JLL.

Duck Creek Scores Big In Celent's 2025 P&C Technology Rankings

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Duck Creek Technologies has secured five XCelent Advanced Technology 2025 awards from analyst firm Celent, cementing its status as a global leader in Policy Administration System (PAS) for the property and casualty (P&C) insurance market.

Maybank IB: Construction, Healthcare, O&G Among 2Q25 Bright Spots

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- While most sectors are expected to deliver flattish earnings in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25), Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) said it anticipates positive momentum in the construction, healthcare, property, oil and gas (O&G), and utilities sectors.

Bursa Malaysia Declines For Second Day On Weak Sentiment

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed 0.34 per cent lower on Tuesday, marking its second straight day of decline, as the lack of buying support and absence of strong cues from key regional indices continued to weigh on sentiment.

KK Group Launches X11 In Malaysia, Marks Full Global Debut Of Core Brands

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- China’s KK Group has officially launched its first overseas X11 store at Pavilion Bukit Jalil here, marking a major step in the group’s global expansion strategy.

AM Best Affirms Superior Ratings Of South Korea's DB Insurance 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “aa-” (Superior) of South Korea-based DB Insurance Co Ltd (DBI), with a stable outlook.

Tariffs, Domestic And International Uncertainties Dominate Malaysia’s Shipping Sector In First Half Of 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s shipping industry navigated cautiously in the first half of 2025, as industry players assessed market conditions and challenges, operating in a complex environment that demanded a measured and deliberate strategy.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Flat Amid Cautious Sentiment, Mixed Domestic Developments

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended almost flat on Monday, with the key index slipping 0.08 per cent, reflecting cautious market tone amid mixed domestic developments and bucking the broader regional trend.

Rate Cut To Spur Moderate Demand In Property Sector, Say Analysts

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The cut in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will spur moderate demand for properties in general in the second half (2H) of this year while demand in the high-end segment will continue to be robust, analysts say.