Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Lack Of Buying Catalysts

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the day broadly lower, driven primarily by selling in construction and banking sectors, while healthcare stocks saw some buying interest, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday, Bucks Regional Trend

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia bucked the regional trend to end the morning trading session lower, with selling mostly spotted among the heavyweights led by financial services and construction counters.

Ringgit Opens Higher Ahead Of US Interest Rate Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar ahead of the US Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) decision on interest rates later tonight.

Ringgit Closes Easier Against US Dollar Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed easier on Monday as traders and investors remain guarded ahead of the two-day United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting which will begin tomorrow, said an analyst.

Ringgit Opens Higher As US Govt Shutdown Averted

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher today after the United States (US) averted government shutdown, suggesting improved risk appetite sentiment, leading to a weaker US dollar.

Petronas, Petros Fine-Tuning Details On Gas Aggregator Role

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is working closely with the federal government, Sarawak government as well as Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) on the details of the future arrangement regarding Petros’s role as the state’s gas aggregator.

Labuan's RM38 Mln Waterfront Revamp Set To Boost Economy, Tourism

LABUAN, March 15 (Bernama) -- Labuan, the Malaysian international business and financial hub, is set for a significant transformation with the proposed RM38 million Waterfront Development Project (Phase 1) to generate economic benefits and enhance tourism offerings in the island federal territory.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Within Narrow Range Next Week

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within a narrow range next week as market participants adopt a cautious stance without resorting to immediate knee-jerk reactions, which should help limit short-term volatility.

Ringgit To Remain Defensive Next Week, Trading Within 4.43-4.44 Range Against Greenback

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain defensive within the 4.43-4.44 range against the US dollar next week, as cautious investor sentiment continues to strengthen demand for the greenback as a safe-haven currency, said an analyst.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback On Trade War Uncertainties

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Friday, as trade war uncertainties weighed on market sentiment, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia To Close For Nuzul Al-Quran Public Holiday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd and its subsidiaries will be closed on Tuesday, March 18, for the Nuzul Al-Quran public holiday, observed in several Malaysian states and federal territories.  

Ringgit Opens Flat Against US Dollar As Caution Prevails

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly flat against the US dollar as cautious sentiment over the economic outlook prompted some investors to turn to safe-haven assets.