Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends 043 Pct Lower On Profit-taking

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index closed lower on Thursday amid profit-taking in big-cap stocks, as investors shifted their focus to smaller-cap counters against the backdrop of weaker regional market performance.

Bursa Opens Cautiously, CI Down 0.38 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened Thursday on a cautious note as investors tracked global geopolitical developments, including US plans to curb Venezuelan oil exports and renewed rhetoric over US interest in Greenland.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Rebounds 0.27 Pct On Heavyweight Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index rebounded from earlier losses to close at its intraday high on Wednesday, gaining 0.27 per cent in late trading as buying interest returned to selected heavyweights.

FMM Calls For SST Relief On Rentals, Logistics To Avoid Compounding Tax Effects

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) recommends exempting small and medium enterprise (SME) manufacturers of taxable goods from paying Sales and Service Tax (SST) on input services such as rentals and logistics, to prevent compounding tax-on-tax effects that drive up costs.

Bursa Malaysia Bucks Regional Trend, CI Down 0.45 Pct On Mild Profit-taking

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Tuesday, with the key index slipping 0.45 per cent amid a lack of catalysts and mild profit-taking following recent gains, in contrast with regional markets.  

KUSKOP Policy Framework Addresses MSME Structural, Operational Challenges – MEF

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The policy framework proposed by the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP) can address the structural and operational challenges faced by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).

e-Invoicing Deferment Provides Much-Needed 'headroom' For SMEs -- FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) views the deferment of e-invoicing as a pragmatic step that acknowledges the readiness gap among micro and small enterprises, particularly in terms of digital capability, systems integration, and compliance costs.

Strategic Direction, Reforms Strengthen Confidence In National Policies - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's announcement on strategic direction and institutional reforms further strengthens the confidence of industry players, the public, and investors in national policies, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Banking Sector Poised For Steady 2026 On Credit Growth, NIM Expansion -- AmInvestment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The banking sector is expected to appear steadfast in 2026 driven by sustained credit growth; net interest margin expansion; resilient non-interest income (NOII); and stable national clearing code (NCC), according to AmInvestment Bank Bhd. 

Ringgit Opens Slightly Lower As Risk Aversion Lifts US Dollar

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Monday as global risk appetite turned more cautious, prompting investors to pare exposure to emerging-market assets.

Ringgit Poised To Extend Gains Next Week On Solid Fundamentals

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to continue strengthening against the US dollar next week, supported by favourable interest rate differentials and stronger domestic economic fundamentals.

Corporate Figure Syed Zainal Abidin Appointed New Chairman Of Perbadanan Wakaf Selangor 

SHAH ALAM, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Corporate figure Tan Sri Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir has been appointed as the new Chairman of Perbadanan Wakaf Selangor  (PWS), effective yesterday (Jan 1), with the consent of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.