Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Investors Remain Cautious Amid Macro, Geopolitical Concerns

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today, reversing yesterday’s gains, as investor sentiment remained cautious amid subdued trading activity, with participants continuing to assess the broader macroeconomic and geopolitical environment.

Proposed OTP Clause Could Provide Protection For Home Buyers, Developers - REHDA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The proposed “Option to Purchase” (OTP) clause under the new housing law could provide greater protection for prospective home buyers while helping developers to better gauge genuine market interest and reduce the risk of abandoned projects, said the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda).

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Close Higher On Bargain Hunting In Blue Chips

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to close higher on Tuesday amid selective bargain-hunting in blue-chip stocks after closing lower in the last two trading sessions, analysts said.

Liew Urges Real Estate Sector To Focus On Broader Economic Goals, Not Just Profits

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The real estate sector should support broader economic and nation-building goals instead of focusing solely on profit-driven housing developments, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said.

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.

Malaysia's Volume Index Of Services Up By 5.8 Pct In 1Q 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s volume index of services recorded a year-on-year growth of 5.8 per cent in the first quarter (1Q) of 2026, reaching 168.0 points, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Real Estate Seen As Inflation Hedge Amid Energy Price Pressures -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) --  Real estate remains a good hedge against rising inflationary pressures driven by energy price increases stemming from the West Asia conflict, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Parkson Unit Renews Shanghai Tenancy Until Dec 31, 2036

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Parkson Holdings Bhd’s 54.97 per cent-owned subsidiary Parkson Retail Group Ltd (PRGL) has renewed the tenancy of its Shanghai Hongqiao retail property in China for a further 10 years until Dec 31, 2036.

Bursa Malaysia Snaps Five-day Winning Streak On Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a five-day rally to close lower on Friday on profit-taking and in line with weaker global markets as renewed military developments between the United States and Iran hurt risk appetite, said an analyst. 

KJTS’ Lestari Cooling Energy Activates Platform, Invests RM23 Mln Across Eight KIPMall Sites

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- KJTS Group Bhd’s joint venture, Lestari Cooling Energy Sdn Bhd, has activated its operating platform with its first investment in operating assets owned by KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (KIP REIT).

LBS Wins Four Prestigious Accolades At StarProperty Real Estate Developer Awards 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Property developer LBS Bina Group Bhd (LBS) has won four prestigious accolades at the StarProperty Real Estate Developer Awards 2026, which recognises developers that have made significant contributions to Malaysia’s real estate sector.

Pavilion REIT Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM105.8 Mln In 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (Pavilion REIT) posted a higher net profit of RM105.8 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), from RM90.4 million recorded in the corresponding quarter last year.