Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Profit-taking

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated from recent gains to open lower on Wednesday, as investors took profit after the market scaled fresh highs and assessed mixed performances on Wall Street, an analyst said.

Malaysia's Growth Supported By Solid Fundamentals, Diversified Economy - BNM Governor 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth outlook continues to be supported by solid fundamentals. Our economy is highly diversified and our domestic demand is resilient, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

IILM sukuk Portfolio At A Record High Of US$6.65 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) said its outstanding short-term sukuk portfolio has reached a new record high of US$6.65 billion.

Ringgit Ends At Fresh Seven-year High Of 3.95 Vs US Dollar, New Support Seen At 3.8722

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended at another fresh high in more than seven years against the US dollar today, reaching the 3.95 level, with an economist setting a new support level for the local currency at RM3.8722.

Malaysia Equities Hit Strongest Level Since 2018 On Firmer Ringgit, Solid Local Fundamentals

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s equity market surged to its strongest level since 2018 on Tuesday, as renewed investor confidence, underpinned by a firmer ringgit and shifting global capital dynamics, prompted a reassessment of the country’s risk profile, say economists.

Clearwater Analytics Embeds AI In Enterprise Risk Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Clearwater Analytics has introduced embedded agentic artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities within Beacon by CWAN, its enterprise risk and quantitative analytics platform, enabling institutional risk teams to accelerate model validation, exposure analysis, and decision-making.

Penang Homeport Shift To Boost Malaysia’s Maritime Role

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s move to position Penang Port, anchored by Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT), as the main homeport for the northern region is expected to elevate Penang’s role within Malaysia’s maritime ecosystem and strengthen regional economic connectivity.

Teamstar Bhd To Raise RM34.32 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Teamstar Bhd aims to raise RM34.32 million from its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its ACE Market listing on Feb 25, 2026.

Malaysia IPO Market Tops Southeast Asia By Volume In 2025 -- Deloitte

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's initial public offering (IPO) market topped Southeast Asia by volume, with 59 IPOs raising US$1.4 billion (2024: 55 IPOs raising US$1.6 billion), mainly through the ACE Market (US$1 = RM3.96).

Malaysia’s Real Estate Market Remains Attractive To Foreign Investors Even With Stronger Ringgit - JLL

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's real estate market continues to receive demand from foreign investors in 2026 even with the stronger ringgit, underpinned by affordable property prices within the Southeast Asia region.

New Labuan Power Plant To Strengthen Energy Security, Boost Investor Confidence - DPM Fadillah

LABUAN, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The 120-megawatt Rancha power plant is expected to significantly strengthen Labuan’s power supply reliability, resolve longstanding electricity disruptions and enhance the island’s attractiveness as an investment destination, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday, In Line With Regional Peers

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index continued its uptrend momentum at midday in line with regional peers, lifted by persistent buying in banking, healthcare and utility counters.