Bursa Malaysia Poised To Rise Further Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to rise further next week, supported by steady buying interest and strengthening overall sentiment.

Malaysia Remains Open To Foreign Investments Bringing Global Connectivity – Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains open to foreign investments, particularly from enterprises that bring global connectivity, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

CPO Futures Slips On Weaker Global Oil, Soybean Markets

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped three days' gains to end lower on Friday due to weaker crude oil and soybean oil prices, said a trader.

Economic Confidence Lifts Ringgit Versus US Dollar, Major Currencies At The Close Today

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit broke through the key psychological level of 4.00 against the US dollar, touching a more than seven-year high of 3.9992 earlier today, buoyed by a robust outlook for Malaysia’s economy, easing geopolitical tensions, and the decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Reverses Earlier Losses To Close Higher

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index recouped earlier losses to settle higher, maintaining a more than six-year high, buoyed by continued buying interest in technology stocks, while the strengthening of the ringgit against the US dollar further lifted investor sentiment.

Bursa Malaysia's New Product To Make Futures Trading More Accessible

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd’s new futures product, the Mini FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI Futures (FKLM), will help to broaden investor access and provide a more affordable entry into Malaysia’s derivatives market.

Japan’s Meiji Yasuda Credit Ratings Affirmed Superior - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “aa-” (Superior) of Japan’s Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company (Meiji Yasuda).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Mild Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Mild profit-taking nudged Bursa Malaysia lower at the open on Friday, following its robust close a day earlier.

CPO Futures End Higher For Third Straight Day

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended its upward momentum to close higher on Thursday for the third consecutive day, supported by improved market sentiment, said an analyst.

Ringgit Breaches 4.04 Level Against US Dollar After OPR Maintained At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed firmer against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by improved market sentiment following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR).

Bursa Malaysia Bullish On OPR Status Quo, Easing Geopolitical Tensions

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Positive sentiment surrounding the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) status quo, coupled with easing geopolitical uncertainty, supported the Bursa Malaysia benchmark index in closing higher today.

Bursa Malaysia Continues Uptrend At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its gains at midday on sustained buying interest in selected heavyweight stocks, supported by the firmer tone in most regional markets.