Gold Futures End Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in US COMEX gold futures as bargain hunting emerged following last week’s sharp sell-off from record highs, said an economist.

FBM KLCI Delivers Strong Start In January -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) delivered a strong start to 2026, rising for four consecutive weeks to close January at 1,740 points, supported by policy optimism, improving macroeconomic signals, foreign inflows, a stronger ringgit and rising market liquidity, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Malaysia Aggressively Exploring Trading Opportunities With New Countries - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Guided by national interests, Malaysia will continue to aggressively explore market and trade opportunities with new countries while maintaining existing good relations with the United States and China, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nasdaq Selected By Japan's Osaka Exchange For Derivatives Technology Upgrade

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Nasdaq Inc announced that Japan Exchange Group’s Osaka Exchange (OSE) has selected Nasdaq’s Eqlipse Trading and Market Surveillance technology platforms for its next-generation derivatives infrastructure.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday On Selling Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its downward momentum at midday as selling activities persisted in selected heavyweight counters, led by financial services, industrial products and services, as well as the utilities counters.

CPO Futures End Lower On Stronger Ringgit, High Stock Levels

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today on concern over the stronger ringgit against the US dollar, which will affect the demand for the commodity in the near term, a trader said.

Ringgit Ends Higher Vs US Dollar, Regional Currencies on Continued Optimism On Malaysia's Growth

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar, other major currencies and ASEAN peers on Tuesday on continued optimism over Malaysia’s economic growth prospects.

Malaysia Positioned As Key Entry Point For India’s Regional Trade Expansion -- Academician

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- India is increasingly viewing Malaysia as a strategic gateway to expand its economic footprint in Southeast Asia, using the country as a springboard to deepen trade and business engagement across the region, an academician said.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Up At Midday On Buying Of Blue Chips

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared gains but stayed up at midday on persistent buying activities in selected heavyweight counters, especially in financial services, telecommunications and media.

Malaysia Poised To Emerge As Global Physical Gold Trading Hub -- MGA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a strong potential to emerge as a global physical gold trading hub, supported by a business-friendly policy environment, an integrated industry ecosystem and the upcoming Malaysia Gold Industry Principles (MGIP).

Foreign Funds Log Fourth Straight Weeks Of Net Inflows

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors remained net buyers for the fourth consecutive week, although net foreign inflows slid to RM12.8 million last week, down from RM510.9 million a week earlier.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher As It Tracks Wall St Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s overnight gains as bargain-hunting activities emerged following the previous week’s sharp selloff.