KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in range-bound mode next week after the benchmark index, FBM KLCI, successfully breached above the 1,750 level, supported by improving global risk appetite and Wall Street’s repeated record highs, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Hume Cement Industries Bhd’s net profit jumped to RM243.75 million in the third quarter ended March 31, 2026 (3Q 2026), from RM40.64 million in 3Q 2025, primarily due to a one-off gain on the disposal of a subsidiary during the quarter.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its downward momentum at midday, in line with the weaker performance across regional markets as sentiment was dragged by renewed developments surrounding the United States (US)-Iran conflict.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent for a sixth consecutive Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting reflects growing confidence in the resilience of Malaysia’s domestic economy despite mounting global uncertainties, economists said.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended firmly against most major currencies and regional peers ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting as its decision is expected to play a critical role in setting the market tone going forward.
KUCHING, May 4 (Bernama) -- The country’s pepper industry has recorded positive growth with revenue contribution rising to about RM2.27 billion last year from RM2.24 billion in 2024, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to continue its upward momentum next week, supported by firm crude oil prices and potential supply disruptions.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade range-bound with a “cautious bias” within 1,700–1,730 next week, in line with the cash market.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia (PIAM) has re-elected Ng Kok Kheng as its chairman for the 2026-2028 term, effective April 29, 2026.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Australia’s Guild Insurance Limited (GIL), with the outlook for both credit ratings (ratings) remaining stable.
