| LATEST NEWS | The RM5 billion microfinancing facility announced today is separate from the RM5 billion Special SME Assistance Facility by BNM as well as the RM5 billion under the SJPP - MoF | The MADANI Government is providing micro-financing facilities totalling over RM5 billion in 2026, expected to benefit over 400,000 micro-entrepreneurs, with loans of up to RM100,000 - MoF | At 6 pm, the ringgit depreciated to 3.9300/9330 against the greenback from 3.9285/9325 at Wednesday’s close. | |
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors turned net buyers of equities last week after three weeks of net selling, with a net inflow of RM95.2 million against a net outflow of RM160.8 million in the preceding week, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its upward momentum, closing mostly higher against most major currencies and regional peers on improved sentiment as investors await the decision on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today as easing West Asia tensions lifted overall market sentiment and encouraged a broader risk-on tone across regional equities, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd has appointed Azizan Abdul Aziz as director of its Islamic capital market (ICM) effective today.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Last-minute selling dragged Bursa Malaysia into negative territory at closing, reversing gains after trading in positive territory throughout the day, as investors shifted to rotational play into mid- and small-cap segments, favouring domestically driven and higher-beta names with clearer earnings visibility.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) closed higher today to hit a new high in 2026, supported by firmer regional rubber futures and stronger crude oil prices, a dealer said.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed by cautious sentiment as traders awaited clearer outcomes from ongoing United States-Iran negotiations.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to see a revival in its investment cycle in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), supported by strong domestic demand despite the West Asia conflict, according to Affin Bank Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian capital market remained resilient in 2025, continuing to fulfil its fundamental role in facilitating capital raising for the domestic economy despite a volatile global landscape, said the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s outlook remains firm, supported by underlying macroeconomic fundamentals, with the market expected to retest the 3.88 level against the US dollar, reflecting short-term market positioning rather than a shift in the currency’s trajectory, economists said.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, supported by buying interest in large-cap stocks as investors shifted toward defensive counters amid rising geopolitical uncertainty.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) – The National Investment Programme (NIP) organised by Bursa Malaysia is set to enhance investor literacy and support long-term economic growth by fostering more informed participation in the capital market, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
