Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower, Weighed By Profit-taking In Banking, Energy Stocks

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed lower as investors locked in profits following three consecutive sessions of gains, with banking and oil and gas counters leading the decline.

HLIB Lifts Malaysia’s 2026 GDP Forecast To 4.7 Pct On Strong E&E Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Stronger-than-expected electrical and electronics (E&E) exports and robust global semiconductor demand have prompted Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) to raise Malaysia’s 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.7 per cent from 4.5 per cent previously.

Ringgit To Outperform Regional Peers Despite Stronger Greenback -- Standard Chartered

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian ringgit is expected to remain one of the region's better-performing currencies alongside the Singapore dollar, supported by solid economic fundamentals and impact of higher oil prices, even in a stronger US dollar environment, according to Standard Chartered Bank.

Malaysia's Property Market To Remain Supported By Infrastructure, Specialised Assets

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's property market is expected to remain supported by investment activity, infrastructure development and demand for specialised assets in the second half of 2026 (2H2026).

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday On Profit-Taking

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trended lower at midday, weighed down by profit-taking, mainly in the banking and utilities counters. 

Enest Group To Double Production With New Kajang Facility

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) --  Enest Group Bhd plans to double its bird's nest production capacity with the development of a new manufacturing facility in Kajang, which is expected to commence operations in 2028.

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.

Malaysia’s 2Q GDP Growth Expected To Moderate -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s second quarter (2Q 2026) gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to moderate to 4.8-5.0 per cent from 5.4 per cent in 1Q 2026, an economist said.

KLCI Futures Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts opened higher on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives today.

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.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar Ahead Of 2Q GDP Estimate

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as investors anticipated an upbeat advance estimate of Malaysia's second-quarter (2Q) gross domestic product (GDP), analysts said.

Epicon To Acquire 60 Pct Stakes In Rantau Urusan, LPB Construction For RM543.16 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Epicon Bhd has entered into a conditional share sale agreement with  Lagenda Properties Bhd to acquire a 60 per cent stake in Rantau Urusan (M) Sdn Bhd and LPB Construction Sdn Bhd (the target companies) for RM543.16 million.