Asia·Jul 25, 2026
Malaysian Plantation Stocks Rise as Broader Market Falls on US Tariff News
Palm oil exemptions shield sector while benchmark index drops 0.79% amid trade tensions and oil price surge
By Priyanka V. Rao · 2 min ·
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Finance·Jul 25, 2026
Malaysian Equities Retreat as Oil Surge and Tech Sell-Off Cloud Outlook
Kuala Lumpur's benchmark index fell in early trading Friday, pressured by rising crude prices and weakness in US technology stocks that dampened regional risk appetite.
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 24, 2026
Malaysian Equities Drop as Washington Imposes New Import Levies
Benchmark index slips below 1,715 amid fresh trade measures, though regional comparison shows relative strength
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 24, 2026
Malaysian Equities Drop as Washington Tariff Wave Hits Regional Trade
Kuala Lumpur's benchmark held psychological support near 1,700 while crude spiked on Red Sea tanker incidents and Iran tensions
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 24, 2026
Bursa Malaysia Edges Higher on Oil, Gas and Utilities Demand
The benchmark index gained over three points to close at 1,714 as the ringgit held steady and cryptocurrency markets showed mixed performance.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 23, 2026
Malaysia's Benchmark Index Climbs as Energy Stocks Offset Banking Weakness
The FBM KLCI recovered modestly after three sessions of losses, lifted by oil-linked equities while cautious sentiment persists across regional markets
By Priyanka V. Rao · 4 min ·
Finance·Jul 23, 2026
Malaysian Stocks Retreat as Geopolitical Risks Weigh on Investor Sentiment
Kuala Lumpur's benchmark index declined 0.52 percent as Middle East tensions and rising crude prices triggered a wave of selling across regional markets.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 23, 2026
Malaysia's Benchmark Index Retreats as Geopolitical Risks Weigh on Sentiment
Kuala Lumpur shares fell half a percent Wednesday, with profit-taking and West Asia tensions dampening appetite despite signs of underlying market strength.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 22, 2026
Malaysian Equities Drop 9% as Geopolitical Risks Weigh on Regional Markets
Bursa Malaysia retreated sharply Wednesday while the ringgit gained ground against the dollar, reflecting divergent investor sentiment across asset classes
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 22, 2026
Ajinomoto Malaysia Moves Forward With $135 Million Privatization Plan
The Japanese food giant's local unit will ask minority shareholders to approve a delisting that values the business at RM20 per share, a premium to recent trading levels.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 2 min ·
Real Estate·Jul 21, 2026
Quek Leng Chan's GuocoLand Malaysia Sets July 30 Trading Halt for Privatization Exit
The property developer will delist from Bursa Malaysia after a selective capital reduction buyout valued at RM269.4 million targets minority shareholders.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 4 min ·