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

Malaysian businesses are growing faster than most finance teams can effectively track.

The cost of growth: Why businesses are losing visibility of their own spending

Budget 2027: What does it mean for my wallet?

Budget 2027: What changes for my business?

US consumer sentiment slumped further in early October as the rising cost of living because of the Middle East conflict soured households' views of the economy, more bad news for President Donald Trump ahead of the Nov 3 midterm elections.

US consumer sentiment near record low as frustration over economy mounts

Tax experts said measures proposed under Budget 2027 provide targeted relief to the middle-income segment and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) but may increase the tax load on individuals earning above RM1 million.

Tax experts see targeted relief for middle-income taxpayers in Budget 2027

Malaysia’s government-linked investment companies see a boost to Bumiputera wealth, better workers’ livelihoods and capital mobilisation from Budget 2027.

Govt investment companies expect wealth creation from Budget 2027

After four years of asking Malaysians to endure subsidy rationalisation and other painful reforms, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is now loosening the government’s purse strings as his administration nears the end of the term.

After years of fiscal consolidation, Anwar loosens purse strings with Budget 2027

Budget 2027: The big picture

A brief recap of some business news and corporate annoucements that made the headlines on Friday.

Genting, IOI Properties, PMB Technology, Press Metal, Unisem, EP Manufacturing, Astral Asia, Avangaad, Kinergy, Hektar REIT, and Ahmad Zaki

Economists and research analysts have broadly welcomed Budget 2027’s tax relief, cost-of-living support and fiscal consolidation, but cautioned that delivery, subsidy reform and the risk of fiscal slippage will determine whether its targets are met.

Economists welcome tax relief and consolidation, but flag slippage and execution risks

WASHINGTON (Oct 9): US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Russia had agreed to supply diesel to global markets in an effort to lower fuel prices, and his administration temporarily lifted US sanctions on Russian fuel that were designed to deprive Moscow of revenues for its war on Ukraine.

Trump says Russia to supply diesel to US and global markets

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): A total of 33 areas recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at unhealthy levels as of 10am on Saturday, with Batu Pahat, Johor, recording the highest reading at 190.

Haze: 33 areas record unhealthy API as of 10am

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): The Madani government’s fifth national budget tabled in Parliament on Friday (Oct 9) by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had been anticipated to be loaded with “goodies” as the 16th general election is expected in a year or so.&nbsp;

Translating reforms into more tangible benefits

(Oct 10):&nbsp;Anthropic PBC said its Claude AI model carried out additional unintended actions on the digital systems of outside organisations, including some US government agencies’ websites, prompting a warning from the Trump administration for artificial intelligence companies to secure their systems.

Anthropic cites new AI misbehaviour, some on government sites

PUTRAJAYA (Oct 10): The Ministry of Education (MOE) will focus on the welfare of students and teachers, as well as school maintenance and the construction of new schools, utilising the allocation of nearly RM69 billion announced in the 2027 Budget.

Budget 2027: MOE allocated almost RM69 bil, with priority for students, teachers

NEW YORK/BENGALURU (Oct 9): A contractor linked to Super Micro Computer has pleaded guilty in a scheme to illegally export computer servers containing advanced Nvidia AI chips to China, a federal court filing showed on Friday.

Super Micro contractor pleads guilty in scheme to divert AI servers with Nvidia chips to China

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) said the RM1.7 billion allocation announced in Budget 2027 to address the financing needs of various target groups will provide momentum for it to&nbsp;reinforce its position as a leading microfinance institution in Malaysia.

Budget 2027: RM1.7 bil allocation to strengthen BSN’s microfinance role

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) plans to mobilise capital across private markets, strategic sectors and the domestic capital market to support Malaysia’s economic priorities, subject to its investment processes, risk-return considerations and market conditions.

Budget 2027: KWAP to mobilise capital across private markets, strategic sectors

KLANG (Oct 10): Mitraland Group has officially launched Bayou Quartz, a landed residential development in Kota Bayuemas, Klang, with a gross development value (GDV) of RM800 million.

Occupying approximately 52 acres of freehold land, Bayou Quartz is the latest addition to the developer’...

Mitraland launches RM800 mil Bayou Quartz in Klang

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Bhd (PUNB) welcomes the increase in its financing fund to RM500 million under Budget 2027, up from RM350 million, to support Bumiputera entrepreneurs.

PUNB welcomes funding increase to RM500 mil under Budget 2027

Following repeated security debacles at OpenAI and Anthropic—both of which have developed agents that ended up hacking external systems—AI safety researchers within both firms have either announced their resignations or (finally!) conceded that the breathless race to advance the “frontier” is irr...

Economics For The Many: Distorted Intelligence at the AI Frontier

Budget 2027’s targeted tax measures are expected to support business competitiveness, encourage domestic investment and strengthen Malaysia’s economic resilience amid rising operating costs and global uncertainties, said tax experts.

Budget 2027 tax measures to support businesses, boost productivity — experts

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi was accorded a state welcoming ceremony at&nbsp;Istana Negara on Saturday on the occasion of his first state visit&nbsp;to Malaysia since assuming office in June 2014, at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.

Egypt president El-Sisi accorded state welcoming ceremony at Istana Negara

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): The RM1.21 billion allocation for the Foreign Ministry&nbsp;under Budget 2027 reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening Malaysia’s diplomacy in navigating an increasingly dynamic and challenging global geopolitical landscape.

Wisma Putra: RM1.21 bil allocation under Budget 2027 a boost for Malaysia’s diplomacy

KUCHING (Oct 10): Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg expressed his appreciation to the Madani government, led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, for the increase in the federal allocation for Sarawak to RM16.2 billion under the 2027 budget.

Abang Johari appreciates RM16.2 bil allocation for Sarawak in Budget 2027

SYRACUSE, New York (Oct 9): US President Donald Trump reiterated his complaints on Friday about not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, calling it a disgraceful and embarrassing decision that had left a stain on Norway, which hosts the Nobel committee.

Trump says Norway has 'indelible stain' for not awarding him Nobel Peace Prize

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): The Selangor government has committed RM50 million to the National Strategic Investment Fund, joining Khazanah Nasional Bhd and the Penang government in a RM150 million initiative to accelerate the growth of Malaysian semiconductor and advanced technology companies.

Budget 2027: Selangor commits RM50 mil to National Semiconductor Fund

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim on Saturday consented to the conferring of the Darjah Utama Seri Mahkota Negara (DMN) award to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who is currently in Malaysia on a two-day state visit.

King confers Darjah Utama Seri Mahkota Negara award to Egyptian president

MUMBAI (Oct 10): India on Saturday unveiled fresh measures to shore up the rupee, redirecting oil companies' dollar purchases away from the spot market and tightening hedging rules as the currency hovers near record lows.

India unveils tough curbs on dollar demand to defend rupee

The Budget 2027 reinforces Malaysia’s ambition to build a more productive and resilient economy while ensuring that progress delivers meaningful benefits to businesses and households, according to Hong Leong Bank (HLB).

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