Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Lower As Banking Stocks Weigh On Market

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed slightly lower today, dragged down by banking counters as investors took profit from recent gains amid cautious regional sentiment ahead of clearer indications from talks between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Late Selling Pushes Bursa Malaysia Into Negative Territory At Close

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Late selling pressure dragged Bursa Malaysia into negative territory at the close, reversing earlier gains as profit-taking in heavyweight banking and transportation counters dampen overall market sentiment.

KLCI Futures To Trade In Cautious Mode Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade in cautious and range-bound mode as investors adopt a wait-and-see approach amidst the ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Slightly Higher After BNM's OPR Hold

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed marginally higher today, supported by continued buying in banking heavyweights following Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

BNM Sees Malaysia Maintaining Growth Momentum In 1Q 2026 Amid External Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said Malaysia’s latest economic indicators point towards continued growth momentum in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), driven by sustained domestic demand and strong export performance.

Malaysia’s GDP Seen To Moderate To 4.2 Pct In 2026 -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is likely to moderate to 4.2 per cent this year, compared with 5.2 per cent in 2025, driven by growing domestic demand alongside still-resilient external demand, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Malaysia's Near-term Manufacturing Outlook Remains Firm -- Kenanga Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI), which rose to 51.6 in April 2026, signals a firm near-term outlook driven mainly by precautionary stockpiling rather than strong end-demand, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.

Kenanga Investment Bank Maintains 2026 Loan Growth Forecast At 5.0-5.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its 2026 loan growth forecast at 5.0 per cent to 5.5 per cent, supported by steady household demand as well as supportive labour market. 

Bursa Malaysia Trade Choppy As Caution Persists Amid West Asia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded choppily in early dealings, with sentiment cautious amid external uncertainties, traders said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-Taking In Oil-Related Counters

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note today, as investors took profit in oil-related counters following news of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) decision to withdraw from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies.

Rubber Market Lower Over Expectations Of Supply Increase, Concerns Over China's Zero-Tariff Policy

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower today, weighed by expectations of increased supply post-winter, a trader said. 

Ringgit Edges Higher Against US Dollar Amid Subdued Market Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar but was traded mostly lower against other major currencies in early trade on Monday amid subdued market sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting later this week, said an analyst.