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.

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. 

Hold Multinational Military Stress Tests In Melaka Strait To Better Prepare For Geopolitical Crises - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Countries bordering the Strait of Melaka must embark on a multinational defence cooperation by conducting stress tests and simulations in the strait to better prepare for potential geopolitical crises, an analyst said.

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.

FDM2026 Set To Elevate Malaysia As ASEAN’s Premier F&B Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Food & Drinks Malaysia by SIAL (FDM2026), to be held from July 21-23, 2026, is set to elevate Malaysia as ASEAN’s premier food and beverage hub.

Energy, Banking Stocks Lift Bursa Malaysia To More Than One Pct Gain

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its rally to close more than one per cent higher on Tuesday, lifted by strong buying interest in oil and gas as well as banking counters as investors positioned for potentially firmer energy prices following renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran.

Xiong’an New Area Joins Global Digital Economy Cities Alliance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference Xiongan Future Digital Intelligence Forum was recently held in Xiong'an New Area, attracting more than 600 guests, including academicians and experts, government representatives, research institutions, university delegates, enterprises and social organisations.

Toshiba Adds Four Digital Isolators For Industrial Use

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has expanded its DCL34xx0B series of quad-channel standard digital isolators for industrial equipment with four new products.

Selangor Launches 'BLAST' To Integrate Local SMEs Into Global Supply Chains

SHAH ALAM, July 14 (Bernama) -- Selangor has launched the Invest Selangor Business Linkages and Advancement Programme (BLAST) to build the capacity and competitiveness of local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and integrate them into high-value global supply chains. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, with the benchmark index gaining 0.86 per cent on sustained buying interest in banking stocks.