Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher As Firm Ringgit Lifts Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, supported by positive sentiment from the stronger ringgit despite Wall Street’s downbeat performance.

Vedanta Resources Posts Strong H1 Revenue, EBITDA Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Vedanta Resources Limited (VRL), a global transition metals, critical minerals, energy and technology company, posted stronger financial performance in the first half of fiscal year 2026 (H1FY26), with revenue rising eight per cent to US$9.367 billion, driven by favourable commodity prices and operational efficiencies. (US$1=RM4.10)

Bursa Malaysia Softens At Midday Amid Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower today as profit-taking activities set in despite Wall Street’s positive close last Friday.

Ringgit Opens Higher As Tomorrow's FOMC Meeting Pressures Greenback 

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar this morning, carried by last week’s positive momentum as the greenback continued to weaken ahead of the two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting starting tomorrow.

Ports Set For Strong Performance This Year, But Shipping, Haulage Brace For Ongoing Challenges In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s maritime sector is sailing towards the end of 2025 in a mixed state, with sub-sectors such as ports emerging as the strongest performers due to expansion in transshipment networks through collaborations with international partners; however, shipping and haulage remain swamped by multi-pronged challenges.

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings For Bermuda’s NEWGT Reinsurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Bermuda’s NEWGT Reinsurance Company Ltd (NEWGT).

Johor Bahru-Kunming Direct Flights To Give Tailwind To Visit Malaysia 2026

BEIJING, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Direct flights between Johor Bahru and Kunming will contribute positively to Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), said Consul-General of Malaysia to Kunming, Muhamad Akmal Abdul Wahab. 

Malaysia’s GDP Expected To Grow 4.6 Pct In 2026 - CGS International

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to expand by 4.6 per cent in 2026, supported by improving external demand despite a slight moderation in domestic activity, said CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Higher On Wall Street Recovery

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher today on bargain hunting, tracking Wall Street’s overnight rebound amid rising expectations of US monetary easing next week.

Ringgit Extends Gains, Opens At 4.11 Against US Dollar

By Karina Imran & Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 -- The ringgit opened firmer at RM4.11 level against the US dollar this morning as markets priced in higher odds of United States (US) monetary easing next week.

Bursa Malaysia Snaps Two-day Rally On Profit-taking

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped its two-day rally to close lower today, as investors engaged in profit-taking amid a more cautious trading tone, mirroring the mostly downbeat performance of regional peers.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher In Sync With Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today in sync with Wall Street’s overnight gains as sentiment was bolstered by the return of interest in risky assets underscored by gains in Bitcoin.