Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher Lifted By Plantation, Construction Stocks

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed at its intraday high on Monday, driven by bargain hunting in heavyweights with a focus on plantation and construction stocks.

Volatile Trade Expected For FBM KLCI Futures Next Week

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade in volatile mode next week ahead of the United States (US) Presidential election.

Plantation Rally, FOMC Rate Cut To Balance Volatility Ahead Of US Election Results 

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Expectations of continued interest in plantation stocks amid rising crude palm oil price and the US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut are set to counterbalance potential election-related fluctuations, stabilising Bursa Malaysia’s performance next week.

Axiata Group's Hans Wijayasuriya To step Down And Become Chief Advisor To Sri Lankan President

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd (Axiata) chief executive officer of telecommunications business and group executive director Dr Hans Wijayasuriya will step down from the company on Jan 15, 2025, having accepted an invitation to be the chief advisor to the Sri Lankan President on digital economy.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Regional Jitters As US Election Uncertainty Weighs

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia mirrored regional jitters to end lower as the US election nears with polls indicating a closely contested race.

watchTowr Redefines Approach On Attack Surface Management Via Orange Collaboration  

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Cybersecurity company, watchTowr has announced a partnership with Orange Business, a global network and digital integrator, to bring the watchTowr Platform onboard as a key external attack surface management (EASM) solution for strategic customers across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

World Halal Awards Put Malaysia On Firm Footing To Reap Global US$5 Trillion Market -- HDC

MELAKA, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Halal Development Corporation Bhd’s (HDC) World Halal Excellence Awards 2023 (WHEA 2023), now in its 15th year, complements Malaysia’s halal industry ecosystem, and puts it in a strong position to reap the global halal market opportunities, estimated to reach US$5 trillion by 2030. 

Bursa Malaysia Snaps 6-day Losing Streak On Bargain Hunting, CI Up 0.29 Pct

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished higher today on bargain hunting, after six days of losses, as investors sought opportunities in large-cap stocks with compelling valuations following the recent global equity sell-off.

Bursa Ends Lower On Heightened Caution In Data-heavy Week, Ahead Of US Election

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Monday as a data-heavy week heightened caution amid ongoing concerns about the US election, the interest rate outlook and the crisis in the Middle East.

APO Unveils Green Productivity 2.0 At 65th Workshop Meeting Of NPO Leaders 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) convened its 65th Workshop Meeting (WSM) of Heads of National Productivity Organizations (NPOs) in Nadi, Fiji from Oct 23 to 25.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Within Narrow Range Next Week

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within a narrow range on cautious mode amid geopolitical uncertainties, said an analyst. 

Malaysia Positioned As Bridge Between BRICS And Asean For Driving Collaboration

By Abdul Hamid A. Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official admission as a BRICS partner country, along with its role as ASEAN chairman in 2025, positions the nation as a bridge in advocating for regional economic resilience and collaboration between the two blocs.