Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Resilient Domestic Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, supported by resilient domestic demand, although trading is expected to remain cautious as the ongoing earnings season keeps investors selective, an analyst said.

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.

KLCI Futures Seen Trading With Upward Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures are expected to trade with an upward bias next week in line with the cash market, an analyst said.

MMHE Records Surge In Net Profit To RM60.59 Mln In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM60.59 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) compared with RM10.05 million in 2Q 2025. 

Apex Securities Raises 2026 Malaysia Export Growth Forecast To 26.2 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd has raised its 2026 export forecast for Malaysia to 26.2 per cent from 16.3 per cent, underpinned by robust export growth in the first seven months of the year.

Research Houses Positive On FBM KLCI Expansion To 50 Constituents

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Research houses are positive on the expansion of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) from 30 to 50 constituents, believing that the move would provide broader market representation and greater sector diversification.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower As Profit-taking, Geopolitical Risks Weigh

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday as investors took profits after the previous session’s gains, while persistent geopolitical uncertainties continued to weigh on sentiment.

Bursa Malaysia, FTSE Russell To Enhance FBM KLCI, FBM 70 Methodologies

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd and London Stock Exchange Group’s (LSEG) wholly owned business division FTSE Russell will collaborate to enhance the methodologies of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) and FTSE Bursa Malaysia Mid 70 (FBM 70) indices, following a public consultation conducted earlier this year.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As Easing US Treasury Yields Boost Risk Appetite

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Thursday as easing US Treasury yields improved risk appetite following the US Treasury’s announcement of increased buyback operations, an analyst said.

BMI Raises 2026 Average CPO Price Forecast To RM4,453 On Tight Supply

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has raised its 2026 average price forecast for front-month crude palm oil (CPO) futures listed on Bursa Malaysia to RM4,453 per tonne, up from RM4,300 per tonne forecast it had maintained since October 2025.

Trading In Public Bank Unit Halted On HK Exchange Pending Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Public Bank’s unit, Public Financial Holdings Ltd (PFHL), announced that trading in PFHL shares on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited was halted from 9 am, today.

Gas Malaysia Second Quarter Net Profit Falls To RM72.52 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) – Gas Malaysia Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) fell to RM72.52 million from RM99.12 million in the corresponding quarter last year.