The benchmark FBM KLCI reversed earlier losses in the mid-morning on Tuesday, as index-linked plantation counters lifted sentiments.

At 10am, the FBM KLCI had added 0.15% or 2.28 points to 1,540.89. The index earlier dipped to a low of 1,537.94.

KLCI reverses loss as index-linked plantation counters lift

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

Stocks on Bursa retreat as sentiment stays tepid

The FBM KLCI fell 1% in the mid-morning on Friday (Nov 25) as profit-taking activities erased gains from a day earlier, as the euphoria over the appointment of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as the 10th prime minister of Malaysia somewhat eased.

KLCI falls 1% as profit-taking halts Anwar-boosted rally

The FBM KLCI fell 1.5% in the mid-morning on Tuesday (Oct 11), tracking overnight losses on Wall Street and against the added factor of the dissolution of Parliament.

KLCI falls 1.5% following dissolution of Parliament

The FBM KLCI fell more than 1% in morning trade on Bursa Malaysia today on broad-based selling as investors weighed factors including the economic impact of the re-enforcement of the movement control order (MCO 3.0) at several places to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

KLCI trails healthcare gauge drop as Covid-19-driven MCO hits sentiment

The main index of Bursa Malaysia remained muted in the mid-morning, while market breadth turned negative in line with lower regional markets.

KLCI stays muted as market breadth negative in line with regional fall

The main index at Bursa Malaysia rose 0.83% at mid-morning Thursday on bargain hunting, tracking regional gains.

At 10am, the FBM KLCI was up 12.99 points to 1,570.54.

KLCI gains 0.83% on bargain hunting in line with regional advance

The main index at Bursa Malaysia pared some of its gains at mid-morning Wednesday, as index-linked glovemakers remained under pressure.

KLCI pares gains as index-linked glovemakers stay pressured

The main index at Bursa Malaysia pared some of its gains at mid-morning today, as regional markets dipped.

At 10.10am, the FBM KLCI was up 4.51 points to 1,574.97. The index had earlier risen to a high of 1,580.68.

KLCI pares gains as regional markets dip

The main index of Bursa Malaysia reversed its loss and ticked higher in the mid-morning today, tracking regional markets, but gains were seen limited.

KLCI reverses loss to tick higher, but gains seen limited

The main index at Bursa Malaysia reversed its earlier gains and drifted lower at mid-morning today, tracking lacklustre regional markets following the overnight decline at US markets.

KLCI reverses gains, dips in line with lacklustre region

The main index of Bursa Malaysia pared some of its gains in the mid-morning as regional sentiment remained muted.

At 10.03am, the FBM KLCI was up 3.16 points at 1,598.45. The index earlier rose to a high of 1,599.31.

KLCI pares gains as regional sentiment stays muted

The main index of Bursa Malaysia slipped below the 1,600-point threshold in the mid-morning today as regional markets paused for a breather.

At 10.15am, the FBM KLCI had lost 8.66 points to 1,597.48.

KLCI slips below 1,600-point level as regional markets pause

The main index of Bursa Malaysia pared some of its gains in the mid-morning today against a backdrop of firm regional markets.

At 10.10am, the FBM KLCI had risen 1.40 points to 1,609.47. The index earlier rose to a high of 1,612.04.

KLCI pares gains as regional markets hold steady

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 Engineering’s 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

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

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

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

Oil attempted to mount a recovery from its plunge to the lowest level in more than two years, with traders weighing intensifying concerns about looming oversupply.

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