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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its upward momentum on Tuesday, opening 0.63 per cent higher to reach a new peak not seen since June 2018, supported by continued foreign fund inflows following heavy outflows last year.
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By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit spiralled to breach the 4.00 psychological level at the close today against the US dollar, as the currency extended its uptrend that began last week, reflecting improving sentiment toward the country’s economic fundamentals and policy stability.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its upward momentum to close at its highest level in more than seven years, supported by strong buying interest in blue-chip stocks from both local institutional and foreign investors, an analyst said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) recorded cumulative sukuk issuance of US$22.9 billion (US$1 = RM3.99) in 2025 through 21 auctions involving 69 series, as at Dec 31, 2025.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key benchmark index surged to its highest level in more than seven years at mid-afternoon, lifted by the ringgit's continued strength against the US dollar which drew traders' focus towards domestic-oriented sectors, especially the financial services counters.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- HCLTech announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Singapore-headquartered Finergic Solutions Pte Ltd, a boutique wealth consulting firm.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its momentum to trade at 3.9665 against the US dollar after lunch break today, marking a fresh high since May 22, 2018, when it last stood at 3.9655.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fundamentals “remain encouraging,” supported by quality foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, upbeat growth, a wider trade surplus and a clear commitment to fiscal consolidation, said OCBC Group Research.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its gains at midday on sustained buying interest in selected heavyweight stocks, led by financial counters, amid a mixed regional market performance, said an analyst.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Maritime logistics services provider MTT Shipping and Logistics Bhd (MTTSL) has obtained approval from Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) for its proposed listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.
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PUTRAJAYA, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed gratitude over the ringgit’s appreciation against the US dollar, saying “Alhamdulillah” when asked to comment on the local currency’s strongest performance in more than seven years.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, extending gains from last week, as foreign funds continued to snap up local shares, reflecting sustained external confidence in the Malaysian market.