Bursa Malaysia closed at a two-year high on Wednesday with the key index rising 0.63%, driven by a positive outlook on the local bourse and amid an upbeat performance by regional peers.

Bursa races to two-year high as investors turn bullish

Bursa Malaysia continued its upbeat momentum to end higher for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, thanks to buying from local and foreign institutions, said an analyst.

Bursa ends higher on buying support from local and foreign institutions

Bursa Malaysia ended higher for the fourth consecutive day on Monday with the key index rising 0.78%, tracking the mostly higher performance in regional markets.

Bursa extends gains for fourth straight day, KLCI up 0.78%

Bursa Malaysia ended the week mixed on Friday with buying in selected heavyweights and commodity-related stocks amid the negative sentiment on regional markets, said an analyst.

Bursa ends mixed amid weak regional sentiment

Bursa Malaysia continued its upbeat momentum to end higher for the second straight day on Thursday, due to an improvement in sentiment and a resurgence in bargain-hunting following the recent downturn, said an analyst.

Bursa closes higher on improved sentiment, bargain hunting

Bursa Malaysia snapped four consecutive days of losses to end higher on Wednesday as bargain hunting emerged following the recent sell-off, said an analyst.

Bursa snaps four-day losing streak to end higher

Bursa Malaysia ended lower for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, tracking the weak global sentiment due to the Middle East conflict, said an analyst.

Bursa closes lower, tracking weak global sentiment

Bursa Malaysia ended trading at an intraday low on Monday due to weak investor sentiment amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, said an analyst. 

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 8.51 points, or 0.55%, to 1,542.53 from last Friday’s close of 1,551.04.

Bursa closes lower on weak sentiment due to geopolitical tensions in Middle East

Bursa Malaysia closed mixed on Friday, trended within a tight range as investors exercised caution amid the volatile sentiment across the region, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd.

Bursa closes mixed on cautious mood

Bursa Malaysia closed marginally lower on Tuesday, attributed to profit-taking activities ahead of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd.

Bursa closes lower on profit taking ahead of Raya holidays

Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Monday, in tandem with most regional markets spurred by the upbeat momentum on Wall Street last Friday, said an analyst.

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 4.73 points, or 0.3%, to 1,559.98 from last Friday’s close of 1,555.25.

Bursa ends higher in tandem with most regional peers

Bursa Malaysia traded in a tight range on Friday as investors exercised caution amid the negative performance across the region, said an analyst.

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) added 2.01 points, or 0.12%, to 1,555.25 from Thursday’s close of 1,553.24.

Bursa closes marginally higher amid cautious mode

Bursa Malaysia rebounded strongly to end higher on Thursday, making a swift recovery of its losses from the previous session, supported by mostly upbeat regional markets, said an analyst.

Bursa makes swift rebound to close 1% higher

Bursa Malaysia drifted lower on Wednesday as the key index snapped a three-day winning streak, taking a cue from the negative developments on Wall Street overnight, said an analyst.

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) shed 10.98 points, or 0.7%, to 1,537.01 from Tuesday’s close of 1,547.99.

Bursa drifts lower on negative Wall Street performance

Russia and Ukraine exchanged fire on energy facilities overnight, with an oil refinery damaged in Russia’s Krasnodar region, while Ukraine sustained a missile barrage on gas infrastructure and other targets.

Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes on refinery and gas targets

Deutsche Bank AG is putting aside as much as €1.3 billion (US$1.4 billion or RM6.6 billion) in legal provisions, warning this will hit profits.

The bank will book the potential payment in the current quarter, it said in a statement late on Friday. That will impact “second quarter and full-year profitability”, it said, while adding that the ultimate amount of the provisions is not clear yet.

Deutsche Bank earmarks US$1.4b provision in hit to profit

Genting Malaysia Bhd has dismissed reports linking the group and its deputy chairman and chief executive Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay to supposed discussions relating to the opening of a second casino for Malaysia in Forest City, Johor, to revive the US$100 billion (RM477.60 billion) development.

Genting Malaysia denies involvement in talks for Forest City casino

The Territorial Sea Act 2012 (Act 750) remains valid and applicable throughout Malaysia, including in Terengganu, unless declared otherwise by the court, says the Prime Minister’s Office, despite the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly's decision to reject its use.

Territorial Sea Act 2012 still valid, including in Terengganu, says PMO

The Malaysian government is serious about resolving issues surrounding the palm oil industry in the country, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Govt serious about resolving palm oil industry issues, says Johari Ghani

Three new semiconductor companies are keen to invest in Penang with total investments of US$100 million (RM477 million), said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Three semiconductor firms keen to invest US$100m in Penang

Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir and his brother Mirzan Mahathir, who have been asked to declare their assets by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), have both denied being investigated by the agency.

Mahathir's sons, Mirzan and Mokhzani, deny being under MACC probe

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the government had no plans to temporarily suspend the service of Fennec and HOM helicopters.

Govt not suspending service of Fennec and HOM helicopters, says minister

It will be a four-way fight in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Bahru by-election between Pakatan Harapan’s pick Pang Sock Tao, Hulu Selangor Bersatu action division head Khairul Azhari, Parti Rakyat Malaysia’s Hafizah Zainudin and independent Nyau Ke Xin.

NEWS: Four-cornered fight in KKB by-election

Parti Rakyar Malaysia’s Hafizah Zainudin says that if elected, PRM will stand on a platform of increased transparency in government.

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