Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower on Tuesday, in tandem with the weaker regional performance due to a broad sell-off on Wall Street overnight, said an analyst.

Bursa ends morning session lower along with regional peers

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia ticked higher and kept the FBM KLCI on course for its best close since early June 2022.

At the midday break on Friday, the benchmark index had gained 0.06% or 0.99 point to 1,546.48. The index earlier rose to a high of 1,551.15.

KLCI on course for best close since early June 2022

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia were mixed at midday on Thursday, resulting in the FBM KLCI extending its downtrend to remain lower at noon close.

At 12.30pm, the benchmark index ended the morning trading session 7.18 points or 0.46% lower at 1,545.22. It opened lower at 1,550.71.

KLCI remains lower at midday

After recording a 20-month high on Tuesday, stocks on Bursa Malaysia took a breather and the benchmark FBM KLCI ended Wednesday’s morning trading session slightly lower, with all sectors mostly in the red ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes for the first monetary policy meeting of 2024 later in the night.

Bursa stocks take a breather as most sectors fall into the red

The FBM KLCI charted a fresh 20-month high at midday on Tuesday while Malaysian energy shares surged and plantation stocks also rose.

At 12.30pm, the country's benchmark index gained 0.52% or 8.04 points to 1,546.65, its highest since June 3, 2022.

KLCI extends gain to fresh 20-month high, energy stocks surge

The FBM KLCI hovered at its highest since mid-2022 at Monday's midday break, having see-sawed during the morning session, against the backdrop of slower-than-expected economic growth in the fourth quarter of 2023.

KLCI hovering at highest level since mid-2022 in choppy trade

Bursa Malaysia maintained its upbeat momentum to close the morning session higher in sync with the regional market performance. 

At lunch break, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 9.05 points to 1,445.54 from Wednesday’s close of 1,436.49.

Bursa remains higher at midday, in sync with regional peers

Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session on a positive note as buying of selected heavyweights, led by Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd and Public Bank Bhd, continued to support its key index, a dealer said.

Bursa higher at lunch break

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 14): The FBM KLCI opened lower on Wednesday (Sept 14) following overnight losses on Wall Street, which occurred due to an unexpected uptick in the US’ August inflation figures. The benchmark index remained in negative territory throughout the morning session.

KLCI down 0.84%, tracks regional stumble on overnight Wall St plunge

Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session mixed, with the benchmark index rising slightly by 0.16% amid peaking buying interest in plantation-related stocks.

Bursa mixed at midday, KLCI up 2.22 points

Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday today on lack of positive catalysts to fuel the market.

At 12.30pm, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) shed 14.11 points to 1,577.21 from Tuesday’s close of 1,591.32.

Bursa Malaysia lower at midday

Bursa Malaysia remained mixed at midday today, with the key index in negative territory amid lack of buying momentum in selected heavyweights.

Bursa Malaysia mixed at midday

The key index pared earlier gains but remained in positive territory at the midday break on the back of cautious sentiment in the broader market. 

At 12.30pm, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) added 4.5 points to 1,587.02 from last Wednesday's close of 1,582.52.

FBM KLCI pares gains but remains positive amid cautious sentiment

Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session easier, driven by persistent selling in selected heavyweights amid mixed sentiment in the regional markets, dealers said.

Bursa Malaysia ends morning session easier

Integrated circuit designer SkyeChip Bhd (KL:SKYECHIP) posted a net profit of RM17.7 million in the second quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (2QFY2027), supported by higher quarter-on-quarter revenue from its silicon intellectual property (IP) business.

SkyeChip posts RM17.7 mil net profit, RM54.2 mil revenue for 2Q 

Mi Technovation Bhd (KL:MI) is acquiring a seven-storey light industrial building in Singapore for S$103.88 million (RM331.8 million) to establish a global operational hub and support the expansion of its vehicle technologies business.

Mi Technovation buys Singapore property for RM332 mil to house global hub

The Finance Ministry (MOF) has never issued any directive to cancel rural road projects, but has only deferred new contracts to prevent outstanding payments to contractors from continuing to accumulate, according to the prime minister’s senior political adviser, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

He said the deferment was necessary following rural road development expenditure exceeding the original allocations approved by Parliament annually since 2022, resulting in increased contractual commitments and outstanding payments to contractors.

MOF never directed cancellation of rural road projects — Tengku Zafrul

China’s mega banks reported their biggest quarterly profit increases in recent years as they reined in bad loans and interest margins recovered from record lows.

China’s mega banks report profit jumps as margins recover

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin on Friday received the first two FA-50M light combat aircraft acquired by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), marking an important milestone in the country's efforts to strengthen its air defence capabilities.

Malaysia receives first two FA-50M light combat aircraft from South Korea

MAA Group Bhd's (KL:MAA) auditor, KPMG PLT, has flagged concerns over its ability to meet financial obligations over the next 12 months.

MAA Group’s FY2026 losses, net current liabilities raise going concern doubts

A summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Friday.

FBM KLCI edges up 0.28% to 1,615.60 on Oct 30, 2026

The Cabinet on Friday agreed to have the bill to amend the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU) tabled in the Dewan Rakyat in December, said government spokesperson Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.

Cabinet to table AUKU amendment bill for students in December — Fahmi

China’s central bank announced the rate on its overnight reverse repurchase agreements is lower than its current seven-day benchmark, after unveiling plans to adopt it as the main policy lever.

PBOC reveals overnight rate at 1.25% before policy anchor shift

Tech shares slumped on Friday and US bonds surged toward their biggest monthly gain in nearly three years, as investors scurried to safety due to worries that huge and rising artificial intelligence (AI) spending may not deliver sufficient returns.

Tech giants' spending spooks investors as bonds rally

All three audit committee members of Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) and the majority of its board members resigned within a month, citing personal commitments.

Zetrix AI loses entire audit committee, most board members resign

Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd’s online trading for Bursa Malaysia stocks has been disrupted for more than a week following precautionary measures taken in response to a cybersecurity attempt, with no confirmed date for services to resume.

Rakuten Trade’s Bursa trading has been down for over a week following cyberattack, with no restart date

(Oct 30):&nbsp;A US majority-owned startup plans to invest US$600 million in a rare-earth refinery in Malaysia, seeking to develop a new source of the critical minerals as Washington pushes to reduce its reliance on China.

US-owned startup plans US$600 mil Malaysia rare-earth refinery

Indonesia is set for more consistent rain next month, providing relief from wildfires that have spewed toxic smoke across Singapore and Malaysia, though widespread downpours are still weeks away.

Indonesia rain set to ease toxic haze in Singapore, Malaysia

(Oct 29):&nbsp;Intel shares plunged 21% on Thursday after ​the chipmaker said a deadly explosion at its Israel factory would erase roughly $600 million in revenue over two quarters, while a faltering PC market could ‌dent sales through the first half of next year.

A below-estimates fore...

Intel shares drop 21% on Israel factory blast, PC weakness

MBSB Research remains positive on YTL Power International Bhd’s (KL:YTLPOWR) longer-term growth prospects, underpinned by the ramp-up of its data centre operations in Kulai, Johor, the planned expansion into Sedenak Tech Park West (STeP West), and rising opportunities in the power and digital infrastructure sectors.

MBSB Research sees potential for 4GW data centre campus at YTL Power’s Bukit Kerayong site

Hackers stole US$6.3 billion from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, in what analysts say is the biggest crypto hack ever, an attack that could prompt investors to rethink the risks of owning digital assets.

The hackers behind the raid were from North Korea, according to US blockchain analysis firms TRM Labs and Chainalysis. The attackers targeted Binance wallets on 10 blockchains and shifted most of the funds in about 20 minutes, TRM Labs said in a statement.

Binance freezes assets after US$6.3 billion heist, crypto industry's biggest

MyDCD Bhd may have 91% upside to its listing price though there are risks that investors of the mechanical and electrical engineering firm have to watch out for, according to an analyst.

MyDCD may have 91% upside, but watch out for risks, says analyst

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 30): Ni Hsin Group Bhd (KL:NIHSIN) suffered one of its worst days on record, prompting the exchange to demand the cookware manufacturer to explain the unusual market activity.

Ni Hsin suffers one of its worst sell-offs, triggering exchange query

Tech shares slumped on Friday and US bonds surged toward their biggest monthly gain in nearly three years, as investors scurried to safety due to worries that huge and rising artificial intelligence (AI) spending may not deliver sufficient returns.

Avillion Bhd (KL:AVI), which operates beach resorts, hotels and spas in Malaysia and Indonesia, is embroiled in a dispute with an individual claiming ownership of the land occupied by its Villa Cinta resort in Bali, Indonesia, over an alleged expired lease and outstanding rental obligations.

Avillion in dispute with alleged landowner over lease of RM11.2m Bali resort

PPB Group Bhd (KL:PPB) could see weaker earnings for its third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (3QFY2026) following a sharp decline posted by key associate Wilmar International Ltd, said CIMB Securities.

PPB faces weaker 3Q after Wilmar's margins hit by costs, soybean crushing margins — CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 30): Malaysia appears to be weathering the energy shock with inflation chugging along at a benign pace, reducing the urgency to tighten policy rate, HSBC said on Friday.

No rush: BNM may stand pat at November meeting as inflation stays benign — HSBC

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s brother stressed the importance of a trusted and transparent local share market, saying the country must “mitigate the MSCI issue” and telling business leaders at a forum Thursday to stop “deep frying” stocks.

Prabowo’s brother sounds alarm over Indonesian stock market

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 30): The Waterfront Shoppes (TWS) at The Light City in Penang has officially held its soft opening, according to a press statement issued on Thursday (Oct 29). It is located within The Light City, an integrated development that is a joint venture between IJM Corp Bhd (KL:IJM) and Singapore-headquartered Perennial Holdings Private Ltd.

Perennial, IJM Land mark soft opening of Penang's The Waterfront Shoppes

(Oct 29): Cash flow is king again.

Wall Street rewarded Microsoft and Oracle on Wednesday for showing that they could ​fund their enormous AI ambitions without endlessly tapping investors.

Alphabet, by contrast, was punished for burning through cash, while Google Search's slow...

Cash is king as investors draw new battle lines in AI spending boom

GIIB Holdings Bhd (KL:GIIB) told Bursa Malaysia it is unaware of any corporate developments that could have caused the sharp fall in its share price on Thursday, prompting the market regulator to query the group for unusual market activity (UMA).

GIIB tells Bursa unaware of reason for sharp drop in share price 

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 30): Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd’s (MAG) borrowings are expected to remain elevated as the parent of national carrier Malaysia Airlines Bhd presses ahead with an aircraft fleet renewal programme largely funded through leases, although savings on fuel and maintenance costs from newer aircraft should help cushion the financial impact, according to MARC Ratings Bhd.

Malaysia Aviation Group's debt to stay elevated as fleet renewal drives leasing costs

(Oct 29): Amazon.com&nbsp;on Thursday reported a massive cash burn in the third quarter, sending shares sharply lower, while it signaled higher capital expenditures next year atop an already ​huge amount in 2026.

Amazon's cloud computing cash cow, Amazon Web Services, continued to accel...

Amazon sinks as AI spending eclipses fastest cloud growth in five years

BENGALURU (Oct 30): Australia's Coles said on Friday that heightened promotional activity from competitors hurt early second-quarter sales as cost-conscious shoppers sought bargains, sending its shares to their steepest single-day decline in more than six years.

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