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

India's palm oil imports in August fell more than a quarter from a month ago, primarily driven by sufficient domestic stocks and negative margins that discouraged refiners from purchasing more of the tropical oil, a leading trade body said on Thursday.

India's palm oil imports plunge as buyers shift to soyoil

BlackRock Inc and Partners Group Holding AG are teaming up to offer retail investors access to a variety of private markets through a single portfolio, tapping into rising demand for alternative investments.

BlackRock, Partners Group to offer retail investors ‘one-stop’ access

Standard Chartered has created a new banking team in its corporate and investment banking division, as a reorganisation of the unit aimed at boosting cross-border business continues, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Thursday.

StanChart creates new banking team as it bids for big cross-border deals

NEXTDC Ltd, an Australian data-centre operator, is seeking a A$2.9 billion (US$1.9 billion or RM8.38 billion) syndicated loan from banks to expand its operations in Asia.

NEXTDC seeks US$1.9 loan to expand data centres in Asia, including Malaysia

South Korea’s top financial regulator said it plans to lift the ban on short selling at the end of March, and will ensure that necessary rule revisions are in place by then.

South Korea aims to end short-selling ban on all stocks in March

SUBANG (Sept 12): SIA Engineering Co Ltd (SIAEC), the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) arm of Singapore Airlines Ltd, said less than 10% of its new hires in the country came from Malaysia Airlines’ engineering arm.

Less than 10% of Malaysia Airlines’ technical staff joined us, says SIA’s engineering unit over poaching its staff

The Philippines will stick to its position on Sabina Shoal, it said on Thursday, even while exploring ways to ease tension in the area during "frank and candid" talks with China on managing disputes in the key waterway of the South China Sea.

Philippines stands firm on Sabina Shoal but looks to ease tension with China

Oil and gas exploration and production group Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd (KL:HIBISCS) is proposing an additional one sen dividend per share for the financial year ended June 30, 2024 (FY2024).

Hibiscus raises dividend payout for FY2024

Since gaining independence in 1957, Malaysia has undergone tremendous transformation in its built environment and infrastructure, evolving from a nation with basic essential amenities to one that boasts world-class architecture and shiny skyscrapers.

Through the decades, both local and ...

Malaysia’s architectural landmarks through the decades

(Sept 12): Apollo Global Management Inc said the evolving needs of “average savers” in Asia is helping drive fundraising and growth for its global wealth business.

Apollo’s fundraising grows as it targets ‘average savers’ in Asia

Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur "is not for sale" by its owners and shareholders, said Tan Sri Sallehuddin Mohamed, chairman of its owner Ampang Hotel Sdn Bhd.

In a statement, Sallehuddin said the shareholders "are satisfied with our progress and the direction we are taking" for the hotel.

Concorde Hotel KL not for sale, says owner

Southeast Asian equities have cemented their position as a favourite play of money managers positioning for the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy pivot.

Four of the five best-performing Asian equity benchmarks this month are from the region, with Thailand leading the pack. The buying frenzy has put foreign inflows on track for a fifth consecutive week while the MSCI Asean Index is now trading near its highest level since April 2022.

Global funds rush into Malaysian, Southeast Asian stocks as Fed pivot play

A former aide to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was charged with drug trafficking at the Magistrate's Court in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, who has an ongoing sexual assault suit against Anwar, was charged with one count of trafficking 305 grammes of cannabis at the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent Headquarters' surau last Friday.

Anwar's former aide, who is suing PM for sexual assault, charged with drug trafficking

Sales of Mazda and Kia vehicles are expected to pick up in the months ahead as analysts shrugged off Bermaz Auto Bhd’s (KL:BAUTO) weaker-than-expected quarter.

Volume-heavy Mazda cars, 10% dividend yield set to prop up Bermaz Auto after weak quarter

China is turning up the heat on its army of 8,700 investment bankers.&nbsp;

After being forced to take big&nbsp;pay cuts&nbsp;and adhere to other belt-tightening measures under President Xi Jinping’s years-long common prosperity campaign, the country’s dealmakers are now in the crosshairs of the nation’s top graft buster.&nbsp;

China detains investment bankers, takes passports in corruption sweep

Any decision&nbsp;on the proposal to make&nbsp;halal certification mandatory for all restaurants and food operators is under the jurisdiction of the Conference of Rulers, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

He said the&nbsp;issue should not be turned into polemics, as it is still in the proposal phase and had yet to become&nbsp;a permanent policy.

Conference of Rulers to have final say on mandatory halal certification, says Zahid

Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) advised investors to refocus on property stocks with solid fundamentals and proven execution capabilities amid enthusiasm around the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Refocus on property stocks with strong fundamentals amid Johor-Singapore SEZ excitement — Maybank IB

In the second quarter of 2024 (2Q2024), Malaysia's retail sales decelerated to 0.6%, falling short of market expectations, according to Retail Group Malaysia (RGM).

In June, members of the Malaysia Retailers Association (MRA) and Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) projected a growth rate of 1.7%, making the actual result 65% below the estimate.

Malaysian retailers point to 2Q growth slowdown amid rising prices, weak sentiment

The Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Land Registrar has been granted a stay by the High Court on Thursday from registering a 263.27-acre plot of land in the ‘Duta enclave’ to the liquidator of Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd.

High Court grants stay over registration of Semantan Estate

A rally in the world’s largest technology companies spurred a stock-market rebound in a volatile session that had Wall Street traders digesting faster-than-anticipated inflation data.

Stocks wipe out CPI-fuelled slide as Big Tech jumps

Selection of the technology provider for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) is still open, said MyHSR Corporation Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Nur Ismal Mohamed Kamal.

Selection still open for KL-Singapore high-speed rail technology provider — MyHSR CEO

Asian shares bounced on Thursday, tracking a tech-driven rally on Wall Street, while the dollar held onto gains after US&nbsp;core inflation surprised slightly on the upside and dashed hopes of a large rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed) next week.

Asian shares up on Wall St tech boost; dollar extends gains on yen

Chinese hotpot chain Haidilao said it will focus on expanding further into established foreign markets in the coming years, notably the US, working to draw new customers as diners at home pull back on spending.&nbsp;

Chinese hotpot chain plans US expansion to escape slump at home

First-half earnings in Asia showed how the ripple effects of the Red Sea crisis will continue to be costly for companies that make goods for export, while those that transport their wares benefit from higher freight rates.

Red Sea crisis produces winners and losers in Asia as freight rates spike

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 12): BIMB Securities has maintained its “underweight” call on the rubber glove sector, citing challenges from strict European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and persistent overcapacity in the industry.

BIMB Securities flags challenges in rubber glove sector amid EU deforestation rules

China has strongly advised its carmakers to make sure advanced electric vehicle (EV) technology stays in the country, people familiar with the matter said, even as they build factories around the world to escape punitive tariffs on Chinese exports.

Chinese carmakers advised to keep key EV technology at home — Bloomberg

Grand Venture Technology (GVT) has confirmed that it is in discussions for a potential secondary listing of its shares on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Grand Venture Technology confirms plans for secondary listing on Bursa

The 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB)-Tanore trial has been postponed yet again, as former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is still nursing an acute knee inflammation in a hospital.

1MDB-Tanore trial postponed once again as Najib still unfit for court

WTEC Group Bhd, a foam and fabric products maker, filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market to raise funds for acquisition of a new, larger factory in Selangor.

Foam products maker WTEC Group files for IPO on ACE Market

IOI Properties Group Bhd (KL:IOIPG) is going to launch its IOI Industrial Park at Banting, Selangor by the second quarter of next year and is planning another one in Melaka that is expected to be launched two quarters later.

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