Bursa Malaysia Starts Lower Amid Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Wednesday, tracking weaker overnight cues from Wall Street as escalating geopolitical tensions over the Greenland takeover dampened investor sentiment.

Ringgit Edges Up Against US Dollar, Major Currencies In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally firmer against the US dollar and other major currencies on Wednesday, supported by modest demand, as traders remained cautious and monitored ongoing economic developments.

IMF Raises Malaysia’s Real GDP Growth Forecast To 4.3 Pct for 2026, 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its projection for Malaysia's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.3 per cent for both 2026 and 2027, representing an upward revision of 0.3 percentage points.

Strong Corporate Governance Key To Investor Confidence, Capital Market Stability -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Strong corporate governance anchored in trust and accountability is essential for sustaining investor confidence and strengthening Malaysia’s capital markets amid rising global uncertainty, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. 

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Export Performance

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Tuesday, supported by stronger export performance, a trader said.

Gold Futures Extend Upward Momentum Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their upward momentum on Tuesday, closing higher as market sentiment was further supported by escalating trade tensions between the United States (US) and the European Union.

Maybank Plans To Introduce New Retail App To Replace MAE

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Maybank plans to introduce a new retail banking application (app) to replace its existing MAE app, as part of a broader technology investment to enhance digital capabilities and strengthen customer engagement across the region. 

PJBumi Unit Enters Contract To Buy Drilling Rigs For RM161.64 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- PJBumi Bhd’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Rig Capital Pte Ltd, has signed a contract to purchase five sets of drilling rig from Gaoyou Hao Xiang Petroleum Machinery Co Ltd for RM161.64 million.

ACE Market-bound ISF Group’s IPO Oversubscribed By 31.13 Times

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- ISF Group Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 31.14 times, with 11,446 applications for 1.61 billion shares, valued at around RM530 million, ahead of its listing on Malaysia Securities Bhd’s ACE Market on Jan 28, 2026.

Malaysia December CPI Rises 1.6 Pct, Inflation Remains Subdued

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The slight uptick in Malaysia’s December 2025 consumer price index (CPI) to 1.6 per cent is within normal monthly fluctuations, an academic said.

Ringgit Eases Slightly Against Greenback On Caution Amid Renewed US-EU Tariff Tension

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased slightly against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday, as the market sentiment turned cautious amid rising tariff tension between the United States and the European Union.

KLCI Futures End Lower In Line With Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower, in line with the weaker underlying cash market.