MBSB IB Sees Value In Banking Stocks Despite Cautious Trading On Bursa Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Trading activity of banking counters on Bursa Malaysia remained subdued today as investors adopted a cautious stance, with uncertainty over the bond yield outlook weighing on market sentiment.

Ringgit Opens Flat Against Greenback As Markets Weigh US Interest Rate Outlook

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar on Friday as external factors, including expectations of a restrictive US monetary policy, offset support from a weaker greenback.

KWAP's RM750 Mln Campus Project A Planned Commercial Investment For Long-term Returns

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Retirement Fund Incorporated's (KWAP) RM750 million allocation under Budget 2027 represents a planned commercial investment for Projek Vista Kampus across six selected universities, with the investment intended to generate sustainable long-term returns for the retirement fund.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar Ahead Of 3Q GDP Estimates

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the weakening greenback on Thursday as investors assessed market conditions ahead of the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026) tomorrow.

Biokenaf Generates Over Rm50 Mln Sales, Creates Over 50 Job Opportunities

JELI, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The commercialisation of BioKenaf products, developed through research at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), has successfully generated over RM50 million in sales and created more than 50 job opportunities for the local population.

FBM KLCI Opens Higher On Bargain-Hunting, Resilient Domestic Fundamentals

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, maintaining a cautious but positive tone, supported by continued bargain-hunting activities and resilient domestic fundamentals.

FBM KLCI Ends Morning Session Higher On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded at midday, supported by bargain hunting in selected heavyweights, led by the banking and energy counters.

IJM Shares Fall Despite Securing RM1.23 Bln Construction Contract In Kedah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- IJM Corporation Bhd shares fell in early trading today despite its unit securing a RM1.23 billion construction contract in Kedah.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains As Banking Stocks Rally On Budget 2027 Measures

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued last week’s positive performance, led by bargain hunting in banking stocks as Budget 2027 offered additional support through measures targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) lending, housing financing and investment-driven credit growth.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Positive Budget Sentiment, Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, buoyed by positive sentiment following Budget 2027 and overnight gains on Wall Street, where a rebound in technology stocks and easing oil prices offset weak US consumer sentiment.

Budget 2027: Rubber Production Incentive Hike To Help Cover Smallholders' Costs -- PKPKM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The increase in the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) to RM3.30 per kilogramme (kg) in the tabling of Budget 2027 is expected to help cover part of production costs and provide additional income support for smallholders. 

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading Within 1,600-1,630 Points Range Next Week With Cautious Upside Bias

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within the 1,600-1,630 points range next week, with a cautious upside bias on the selective accumulation of blue chips.