Foreign Investors Shift To Safer Malaysian Assets Amid Market Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Volatile stock markets, driven by global economic uncertainties and shifting policies, have unsettled investors, prompting a shift towards domestic money market funds in search of stability.  

Bursa Malaysia Remains Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its positive tone at midday, supported by buying interest in most heavyweights as market sentiment continued to improve, analysts said. 

Malaysia Remains Well-positioned To Navigate Challenges This Year -- MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains well-positioned to navigate challenges, backed by strong economic fundamentals, robust domestic demand, resilient household spending and increased investments.

Foreign Investors Pull US$564.9 Mln From Asian Markets, Local Institutions Provide Support - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) --  Foreign investors remained net sellers across eight Asian markets, with total outflows reaching US$564.9 million last week.

Lower Transportation, Regasification Tariffs Increase Competitiveness Of Gas Players -- MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd said the reduced tariffs for transportation and regasification could increase the competitiveness of gas players, boosting export revenues and stimulating economic activity throughout the year.

US Tariff War Continues To Impact Asian Equities With Net Outflows Of US$6.73 Bln - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors maintained a bearish stance on Asian equities, continuing to net sell for the third consecutive week, with a significant outflow totaling US$6.73 billion (US$1=RM4.43), except for the Philippines, while local investors helped Bursa Malaysia to cushion the impact of the broader market outflows.

Local Institutions Boost Bursa Malaysia For 20th Consecutive Week - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Local institutions continued to support the Bursa Malaysia for the 20th consecutive week with RM617.3 million inflow into domestic equities, compared with RM817.4 million the previous week.

OPR Decision Expected, Current Policy Stance Supports Economic Growth - MIDF, RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent during the March 2025 monetary policy meeting is broadly expected, emphasising the current conducive policy stance to sustain economic growth.

Maintaining OPR At 3.0 Pct Ensures Monetary Policy Flexibility Amid Economic Uncertainty -- Analyst

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent reflected a strategic calibration of monetary policy that allows the central bank flexibility amid evolving global and domestic economic conditions.

Malaysia-Arm Deal To Drive Semiconductor Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's partnership with United Kingdom-based Arm Holdings Plc (ARM) will help to elevate Malaysia into a high-value economy, igniting the front-end semiconductor ecosystem while fostering growth of local semiconductor firms over the long term.

Ringgit Set To Strengthen Against US Dollar In 2025, Averaging At RM4.23 – MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to rise against the US dollar this year, averaging at RM4.23 against the greenback but at a slower pace due to evolving US monetary policy, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

Local Institutions Net RM817.4 Million In 19th Week Of Buying – MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Local institutions remained a pillar of support in Bursa Malaysia, marking their nineteenth consecutive week of net buying with a substantial RM817.4 million inflow into domestic equities, up from RM316.3 million the previous week.