Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Mild Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 -- (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, weighed by mild profit-taking after recent gains and tracking weaker overnight cues from Wall Street.

Former Army Chief Zamrose Resigns As Boustead Heavy Industries Director

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Bhd (BHIC) said General (Retired) Tan Sri Zamrose Mohd Zain has resigned as a director of the company, with effect from Jan 12, 2026.

New Alliances, Trade Deals Help Malaysia Reduce Global Risks In 2026 -WEF

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The flip side of concerning global risks has led countries like Malaysia to form new alliances and pursue regional multilateral or bilateral trade agreements to cushion the impact, especially after the United States tariff implementation, said World Economic Forum (WEF) managing director Saadia Zahidi.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Indonesia’s B50 Delay, Higher Stockpile

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by news that Indonesia has scrapped the B50 biodiesel programme this year, amid elevated stock levels, a trader said.

AAX Says No Decision Yet On Renaming To AirAsia On Jan 19

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has clarified that no definitive decision has been made on renaming the company to AirAsia on Jan 19, 2026.

Gold Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, tracking gains on the US COMEX market, supported by continued safe-haven demand amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

Maybank GWM Financial Assets Hit RM565 Bln On Islamic Wealth Strong Momentum

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Maybank Group Wealth Management’s (GWM) total financial assets exceeded RM565 billion as of September 2025, underpinned by strong momentum in Islamic wealth management.

KLCI Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher, in tandem with a positive underlying cash market.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Slightly Higher At Close

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index closed marginally higher today, supported by late buying interest in selected blue-chip stocks that lifted the market into positive territory by the end of the session.

Ninja Van Malaysia Projects 5–10 Pct Growth In Domestic Parcel Volumes In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Ninja Van Malaysia projects a five to 10 per cent growth in domestic parcel volumes in 2026 compared with 2025, supported by continued growth in online purchasing.

Ant International Sees Malaysia Among Key Southeast Asian Growth Markets

From Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

BANGKOK, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is seen as one of Ant International’s key growth markets in Southeast Asia, supported by the rapid adoption of digital payments, strong cross-border transaction growth and close collaboration with local partners, said Singapore-based digital payments and financial services provider Ant International.

Chereh Dam Project Could Help Malaysia Export Renewable Energy Expertise -- Citaglobal

ABU DHABI, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The Chereh Dam floating solar project in Pahang could help Malaysia develop renewable energy (RE) expertise that can be exported to other markets, Citaglobal Berhad executive chairman and president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria said.