The FBM KLCI was little changed in early trade on Wednesday although it held firm above the 1,600-point level.

KLCI little changed in early trade, hovers above 1,600 resistance level

Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Tuesday, taking a cue from the negative developments on Wall Street overnight due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, coupled with persistent inflation in the US as indicated by stronger-than-expected March retail sales.

Bursa tracks weaker Wall Street showing to open lower 

Caution reined on Bursa Malaysia as stocks stayed flat in early trade on Monday.

Bursa starts week on cautious mode, stays flat

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia climbed higher in line with regional gains.

At 9.30am on Friday, the FBM KLCI had added 0.21% or 3.20 points to 1,548.69. It opened higher at 1,546.35.

KLCI climbs up in tandem with regional gains

The FBM KLCI drifted lower in early trade on Thursday, weighed by select index-linked constituent stocks.

At 9.10am, the benchmark index had dipped 0.18% or 2.75 points to 1,549.65.

KLCI drifts lower as select constituent stocks weigh

The benchmark FBM KLCI retreated in early trade on Wednesday, in tandem with regional markets, following the overnight dip on Wall Street.

At 9.05am, the FBM KLCI had dipped 0.36% or 5.54 points to 1,550.05.

Stocks on Bursa retreat in line with regional drop

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia retreated slightly in early trade on Tuesday, as the stocks traded within a tight range, mirroring regional markets.

At 9.05am, the FBM KLCI had shed 0.04% or 0.64 point to 1,537.97.

KLCI down marginally as stocks trade within tight range in line with region

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia got off to a lacklustre start on Monday morning, against the backdrop of slower-than-expected economic growth of 3% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Bursa gets off to lacklustre start on weaker-than-expected economic growth

The local equity market got off to a shaky start on the first trading day following the 15th general election (GE15), and fell more than 1%, as the political impasse with a hung Parliament rattled investor nerves.

KLCI down more than 1%, gaming stocks fall as hung Parliament rattles investors

Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday (Nov 11), surpassing the 1,460-point level, as investors bet that the US Federal Reserve would be less aggressive in its tightening policy due to lower-than-expected US inflation data in October, a dealer said.

Bursa crosses 1,460 points in early trade

Bursa Malaysia opened on a positive note in the early morning session on Thursday (Sept 29), tracking an improved Wall Street performance overnight.

Bursa higher in early trade

KUALA LUMPUR (May 19): Stocks on Bursa Malaysia got off to a lacklustre start on Thursday (May 19), tracking the overnight rout at Wall Street.

At 9.01am, the FBM KLCI fell 6.71 points to 1,548.2.

The top losers included Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd,...

Bursa Malaysia starts off on lacklustre note, tracks Wall Street losses 

Bursa Malaysia opened lower in early trade on Wednesday (Jan 19) on the back of persisting volatility in the market.

Bursa opens lower on persisting volatility

The FBM KLCI fell more than 20 points in Monday (Nov 1) morning trade as investors evaluated the government’s Budget 2022 proposals which include the implementation of a special one-off tax on companies which report annual taxable income of more than RM100 million.

KLCI down over 20 points as investors weigh Malaysia’s Budget 2022 proposals

(Nov 4): JPMorgan Asset Management's Bob Michele has some advice for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: get rid of the 20-year bond.

"Nobody likes it," Michele, the firm's global head of fixed income, said ahead of the Treasury's announcement of its quarterly debt sales on Wednesday...

JPMorgan’s Michele urges Treasury to ax ‘orphan’ 20-year bond

The price of RON97 petrol will fall by 20 sen per litre, while unsubsidised RON95 petrol and diesel will decline by 15 sen per litre from Nov 5 to 11, amid easing global oil prices.

RON97 price falls 20 sen, unsubsidised RON95 and diesel down 15 sen for Nov 5-11

NEWS: Yes Group unperturbed by high oil, focuses on the UK

India will set aside INR145 billion (RM6.23 billion) in subsidies to help build 92GWh of energy storage capacity, seeking to make better use of its rapidly expanding renewable power fleet and transmission network, information minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters in New Delhi on Wednesday (Nov 4).

India approves US$1.5 bil push for energy storage capacity

No by-election will be held for the Mata Ayer state seat following the death of its incumbent, Wan Badariah Wan Saad, last Saturday, as more than three years have elapsed since the current Perlis State Legislative Assembly first convened.

No by-election for Mata Ayer seat — speaker

Paramount Corporation Bhd (KL:PARAMON) said on Wednesday it will jointly develop serviced apartments with Japanese firm Mitsui Fudosan.

Paramount partners Mitsui Fudosan to develop RM1.3 bil residential project, targets 60% take-up in first year

Kee Ming Group Bhd (KL:KEEMING) on Wednesday said it has secured a RM44.17 million subcontract to undertake electrical engineering service works for a hyperscale data centre in Puncak Alam.

Kee Ming wins RM44m subcontract for data centre electrical works in Puncak Alam

Sarawak aims to position itself as a regional clean energy hub by leveraging its hydropower resources to supply electricity, develop hydrogen and strengthen energy interconnections across Southeast Asia.

Sarawak banks on hydropower to become Asean's battery

The Kedah Rubber City (KRC) project has attracted RM3.344 billion in committed investments from five key investors as of September 2026, according to Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Kedah Rubber City attracts RM3.3b in committed investments, says economy minister

Two Thai opposition leaders are demanding the government disclose whether state agencies targeted political leaders with spyware ahead of a December no-confidence debate, days after Apple Inc software flagged attempted attacks on their phones.

Thai spyware alerts prompt opposition leaders to demand probe

Several major roads and areas in Selangor were affected by flash floods following continuous heavy rain since early Wednesday, with a bridge along Jalan Kubu Gajah spanning Sungai Subang in the Petaling district collapsing.

Flash floods affect several Selangor roads, bridge collapses

Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, the lead defence counsel for imprisoned Datuk Seri Najib Razak, said that he has no knowledge of rumours that the former prime minister is expected to pay the RM50 million fine on Wednesday, which would pave the way for Najib to start serving his house arrest.

Shafee says no knowledge Najib to pay RM50m fine today

The group of six Negeri Sembilan deposed Undangs and chieftains will have to answer the committal proceedings at the Seremban High Court.

Negeri Sembilan’s deposed Undangs, chieftains fail to stop committal proceedings

Global stocks swung between gains and losses on Wednesday as investors weighed the prospects of tougher regulation, higher taxes and oversight of areas such as artificial intelligence (AI)&nbsp;and cryptocurrencies, after the Democratic Party swept the US midterm elections.

Investors poised for gridlock with Trump as Democrats sweep Congress

Non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) do not fall under the regulatory framework of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.

LTAT, EPF, KWAP, Socso and Amanah Raya not under SC regulatory framework — MOF

Local independent palm oil millers could face a hard time selling their crude palm oil (CPO) over the next two months as refineries move to halt deliveries amid record-high inventories, according to industry sources.

Supply glut could soon squeeze independent palm oil millers and smallholders — sources

Oriental Kopi Holdings Bhd (KL:KOPI) appears unscathed from a public uproar over its menu language, with little impact on revenue and minimal cost, said an analyst.

Business as usual at Oriental Kopi despite menu language uproar — analyst

The ECM Libra Foundation and CVSKL Foundation have teamed up to provide affordable health screenings for serving and former journalists struggling to afford medical care.

ECM Libra, CVSKL foundations team up to provide RM1m in health screenings for senior journalists

If Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) implements a surprise overnight policy rate (OPR) hike on Thursday, banks with higher domestic loans and floating-rate loans would be the primary beneficiaries while leaving other banks behind, according to an analyst from BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Alliance Bank and AMMB to benefit most if OPR hiked unexpectedly — BIMB

SINGAPORE (Nov 4): UOB announced net profit of S$1.25 billion for the 3QFY2026 ended Sept 30, down 15% quarter-on-quarter and 10% below the Street’s forecast of S$1.376 billion as other non-interest income (non-II) fell by 41% q-o-q to S$370 million.&nbsp;

UOB's 3Q net profit 10% below expectations due to 41% decline in non-interest income

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested three individuals, including a Datuk, for allegedly offering about RM1 million in bribes to police personnel.

Businessman with 'Datuk' title among three held over alleged RM1m bribes to police

IOI Corp Bhd (KL:IOICORP) is looking to lease out more of its plantation land for solar projects as it seeks to diversify its income streams beyond palm oil, said group managing director and CEO Datuk Lee Yeow Chor.

IOI Corp eyes leasing more plantation land for solar projects to diversify income stream

Sime Darby Property Bhd (KL:SIMEPROP) is laying the groundwork for its future growth, as it explores two primary avenues for expansion, including a potential&nbsp;real estate investment trust (REIT)&nbsp;listing by 2028, according to Maybank Investment Bank.

Sime Darby Property mulls REIT listing by 2028, to bank on heavy industrial parks, says Maybank IB

Malaysia’s bond market, highly-convinced of a policy rate hike this week, will be proven wrong once again, according to BIMB Securities.

BIMB Securities: Bond market will be proven wrong on BNM’s rate decision

Google will invest US$15 billion (RM61 billion) in Malaysia over the next two years, covering energy efficient data centres, upskilling 800,000 Malaysians, water security and one gigawatt of clean energy.

Google to invest U$15b in Malaysia in 2027 and 2028

As court payment counters closed for the day, imprisoned former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has yet to pay the RM50 million fine which would pave the way for him to start serving the remainder of his prison sentence at home.

Najib yet to pay RM50m fine as court payment counters close for the day

The government on Wednesday announced the formation of an independent board to provide leadership, oversight, and monitoring of MediAsas plans moving forward.

Govt forms independent MediAsas board

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 4): Yes Group Management Bhd is accepting applications for its shares at 18 sen per share for the travel agency’s listing on the ACE Market.

Travel agency Yes Group launches ACE Market IPO at 18 sen per share

Velesto Energy Bhd (KL:VELESTO) said on Wednesday it has secured a contract for its jack-up drilling rig Naga 3 to serve national oil and gas company PETRONAS.

Velesto gets contract for Naga 3 drilling rig

Princeton Digital Group (PDG) has secured US$1.3 billion (RM5.3 billion) in green financing for its JH1 campus in Johor.

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