Bursa Malaysia Stays Flat At Midday As Investors Assess Earnings And Corporate Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained flat at midday as investors stayed cautious amid the ongoing earnings season, closely monitoring earnings delivery, asset quality trends and the corporate outlook.

Utilities, Transportation, Healthcare Draw RM230.2 Mln Net Inflows - MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Utilities, transportation and logistics, and healthcare attracted combined net foreign inflows of RM230.2 million into Bursa Malaysia last week, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade With An Upside Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with an upside bias next week, with the benchmark index seen within the 1,725-1,750 range next week, an analyst said.

Gold Futures Expected To Top US$4,600 Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to breach US$4,600 per troy ounce next week.

Ministry Of Finance To Study Proposed Hybrid GST-SST Tax System

PUTRAJAYA,  Aug 19 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Finance will be given time to conduct a comprehensive study on the government’s proposal to combine elements of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) with the Sales and Services Tax (SST), said MADANI Government spokesperson Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.

RM158.4 Mln Net Inflows From Transportation, Telecommunications, Energy Sectors - MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Transportation and logistics, telecommunication and media as well as energy sectors have attracted a combined net inflow of RM158.4 million into Bursa Malaysia last week, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Gold Futures Likely To Hover Around US$4,345-US$4,375 Next Week

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are anticipated to fluctuate between US$4,345 and US$4,375 per troy ounce next week.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading In Narrow Range Next Week But With Upside Bias

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif & Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with an upside bias next week but within the narrow range of 1,740-1,750 points.

Haikou-Penang Direct Flights To Take Off Oct 11

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The Haikou-Penang direct flight service will be launched on Oct 11, making Haikou the ninth Chinese city to have a scheduled direct air link with Penang, said State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai.

Local Institutions Extend Net Buying Streak To Two Consecutive Weeks – MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their net buying streak on Bursa Malaysia to two consecutive weeks, recording net inflows of RM451.1 million last week, MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) said.

Gold Futures Expected To Hover Around US$4,250-US$4,350 Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to extend their gains next week, supported by firmer spot gold prices, which are projected to hit between US$4,250 and US$4,350 per troy ounce, while also tracking COMEX gold performance.

FedEx Strengthens Malaysia’s Connectivity With New Guangzhou-Sydney Non-stop Freighter Service

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Global transportation company Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has launched its new Guangzhou-Sydney service route that will strengthen trade connectivity into Australia from key markets across Asia, including Malaysia.