Profit-taking Seen For Bursa Malaysia Next Week After Recent Strong Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in a more modest range next week as investors engage in profit-taking following this week’s strong rally.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Regional Futures Performance, Supply Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Friday, tracking regional rubber futures markets and ongoing expectations of ample natural rubber supply from major producer Thailand during the peak tapping season, a dealer said.

South Korea’s DBI Retains Superior Credit Ratings From AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “aa-” (Superior) of South Korea’s DB Insurance Co Ltd (DBI).

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Expectation Of Higher Supply From Thailand

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower on Wednesday, despite gains across regional rubber futures markets.

Malaysia Drives Global Sukuk Issuance Growth In 1H 2026 -- S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia drove global sukuk issuance growth in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), with strong local currency issuance offsetting weaker Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries issuance, according to S&P Global Ratings.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Ahead Of 2Q GDP Estimate

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, supported by improved investor sentiment ahead of Malaysia's advance estimate for second-quarter (2Q) gross domestic product (GDP), while tracking Wall Street's mostly positive performance.

Malaysia Maintains Lead In Southeast Asia IPO Market In 1H 2026 - Deloitte

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s initial public offering (IPO) market remained one of the most active in Southeast Asia, continuing to lead the region in terms of total IPO funds raised and number of IPOs, according to Deloitte Southeast Asia Mid-Year IPO Snapshot 2026. 

Kuala Lumpur Rubber Ends Higher On China Demand, Oil Price Surge

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Monday, supported by stronger physical demand from China and higher crude oil prices, despite mixed regional rubber futures, a dealer said.

Short-term Gold Prices Likely To Hover US$3,800-US$4,200 Per Troy Ounce -- Go Capital

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Gold prices are likely to hover between US$3,800 and US$4,200 (US$1=RM4.071) per troy ounce amid pressure from crude oil prices and inflation, Go Capital Growth Sdn Bhd general manager Hong Kok Wah said.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Lower Vs Greenback Amid Fragile West Asia Ceasefire

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Monday amid uncertainties over the free flow of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and the resilience of the United States economy, an analyst said.

EV Adoption To Rise On Affordable Models, Better Charging Infrastructure -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The electrification trend in the automotive sector is expected to accelerate in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), supported by more affordable electric vehicle (EV) models and expanding charging infrastructure, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Structural Reforms Increasingly Key To Malaysia’s Growth As BNM Maintains OPR

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) highlights the growing importance of structural reforms and investment policies in driving Malaysia's long-term growth, with monetary policy providing a stable backdrop for economic expansion, according to an economist.