Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Tuesday as bargain hunting continued in most index-linked counters, led by financial services, analysts said. 

Business Schools Gear Up For GenAI Revolution - AACSB Survey 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Business school deans are generally more optimistic about the potential of generative AI (GenAI), while faculty tend to be more cautious, citing concerns about ethical implications and their institution’s readiness, according to AACSB International (AACSB)’s new report.

MIDF Expects Ringgit To Strengthen To RM4.23 Against US Dollar In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd’s research arm, MIDF Research, expects the ringgit to appreciate with an average rate of RM4.23 versus the US dollar this year.

ACCCIM Urges Govt to Provide Export Credit Scheme, Lower Import Duties

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) has urged the government to provide an export credit scheme and lower import duties on raw materials to support businesses, particularly micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Opening As Investors Cautious On Global Trade Tensions

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower in the early session on the first trading day of February as investors focused on heightened global trade tensions and tit-for-tat measures following the US tariffs.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Lower Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar due to the   rise in the US Dollar Index (DXY) after President Donald Trump issued an executive order to raise import tariffs, said an analyst.

Bargain Hunting Expected To Drive Bursa Malaysia Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see increased trading activity, driven by improved sentiment in regional and global markets as investors gear up for post-festive bargain hunting, said an analyst.

US Tariff Concerns Weigh On Ringgit, Forecast RM4.41-RM4.44 Against Greenback Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade cautiously next week, moving between RM4.41 and RM4.44 against the US dollar, amid rising concerns over US tariff policies.

Sluggish Exports To Weigh On CPO Futures Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to show a downside bias next week, amid sluggish export demand, according to palm oil dealer David Ng.

Analysts Mixed On Oil And Gas After Petronas Releases Activity Outlook 2025-2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Analysts are divided in their outlook for Malaysia’s oil and gas (O&G) sector following the release of the Petronas Activity Outlook (PAO) 2025-2027, which forecasts a general reduction in upstream activities and a focus on maintenance services.

Bursa Malaysia Open Marginally Higher But Turns Lower Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher but turned lower thereafter, weighed by cautious sentiment despite Wall Street’s positive overnight performance, an analyst said.

Analysts Maintain Bullish View On Bursa Malaysia Amid Strong Earnings, IPO Pipeline

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Analysts have maintained a positive outlook for Bursa Malaysia Bhd following the company's strong earnings in its financial year 2024.