KUALA LUMPUR (July 15): The FBM KLCI is anticipated to claw higher next week, on the back several positive local and international developments.

Affin Hwang Investment Bank head of retail reseach Datuk Dr Nazri Khan said going forward, he expects the local market to charge higher, follo...

KLCI to claw higher, test 1,680 levels

KUALA LUMPUR (May 21): The FBM KLCI is expected to be headed for a short term correction next week with resistance at the 1,650 and 1,660 point levels.

Global equity markets rose on Friday as investors took in stride the possibility the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates in June, a...

KLCI headed for short term correction, resistance at 1650 and 1660 levels

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 27): The FBM KLCI is expected to remain steady and trend higher next week, riding on the firming ringgit and improved local investor sentiment.

The U.S. dollar jumped on Friday and Wall Street's stock rally faded as fresh economic data kept alive Federal Reserve rate i...

KLCI to remain steady, trend higher

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 6): The FBM KLCI is expected to extend its gains next week as domestic sentiment improves in post Chinese New Year trade despite the slump at most global markets last Friday.

Global stock markets slumped and the U.S. dollar rallied on Friday after a key U.S. jobs repor...

KLCI decline stablises, sentiment has recovered 

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 12): The FBM KLCI is expected to trend sideways next week within its 1,640-1680 trading band in line with the weaker close at global markets last Friday.

Stock markets worldwide tumbled on Friday, Brent crude oil prices fell to seven-year lows and China's yuan currency...

KLCI to trend sideways, trade within 1,640-1,680 band 

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21): The FBM KLCI is expected to trend sideways next week with a likely trading band of between 1,660-1680 points, as the local market continues its consolidation phase.  

Shares in major markets gained on Friday and the euro weakened against the dollar as investo...

KLCI to trend sideways, 1,660-1680 band likely 

KUALA LUMPUR (June 27): The FBM KLCI is expected to stage further correction next week with 1,700 points seen as the immediate target as the spectre of the Greece debt crisis continues to weigh on global markets.

World stock markets slipped and the euro fell on Friday, with investors ca...

KLCI to consolidate further on spectre of Greek debt crisis, 1,700 points seen as target 

Russia and Ukraine exchanged fire on energy facilities overnight, with an oil refinery damaged in Russia’s Krasnodar region, while Ukraine sustained a missile barrage on gas infrastructure and other targets.

Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes on refinery and gas targets

Deutsche Bank AG is putting aside as much as €1.3 billion (US$1.4 billion or RM6.6 billion) in legal provisions, warning this will hit profits.

The bank will book the potential payment in the current quarter, it said in a statement late on Friday. That will impact “second quarter and full-year profitability”, it said, while adding that the ultimate amount of the provisions is not clear yet.

Deutsche Bank earmarks US$1.4b provision in hit to profit

Genting Malaysia Bhd has dismissed reports linking the group and its deputy chairman and chief executive Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay to supposed discussions relating to the opening of a second casino for Malaysia in Forest City, Johor, to revive the US$100 billion (RM477.60 billion) development.

Genting Malaysia denies involvement in talks for Forest City casino

The Territorial Sea Act 2012 (Act 750) remains valid and applicable throughout Malaysia, including in Terengganu, unless declared otherwise by the court, says the Prime Minister’s Office, despite the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly's decision to reject its use.

Territorial Sea Act 2012 still valid, including in Terengganu, says PMO

The Malaysian government is serious about resolving issues surrounding the palm oil industry in the country, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Govt serious about resolving palm oil industry issues, says Johari Ghani

Three new semiconductor companies are keen to invest in Penang with total investments of US$100 million (RM477 million), said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Three semiconductor firms keen to invest US$100m in Penang

Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir and his brother Mirzan Mahathir, who have been asked to declare their assets by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), have both denied being investigated by the agency.

Mahathir's sons, Mirzan and Mokhzani, deny being under MACC probe

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the government had no plans to temporarily suspend the service of Fennec and HOM helicopters.

Govt not suspending service of Fennec and HOM helicopters, says minister

It will be a four-way fight in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Bahru by-election between Pakatan Harapan’s pick Pang Sock Tao, Hulu Selangor Bersatu action division head Khairul Azhari, Parti Rakyat Malaysia’s Hafizah Zainudin and independent Nyau Ke Xin.

NEWS: Four-cornered fight in KKB by-election

Parti Rakyar Malaysia’s Hafizah Zainudin says that if elected, PRM will stand on a platform of increased transparency in government.

NEWS: Parti Rakyat Malaysia will run on more transparency

Three new semiconductor companies are keen to invest in Penang with&nbsp;total investments of US$100 million (RM477&nbsp;million), said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was never confronted by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on whether Blackstone Asia Real Estate Partners — which received millions from 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) and transferred it to his private banking account — was controlled or owned by fugitive Eric Tan Kim Loong, an alleged associate of Low Taek Jho or Jho Low.

Court told MACC never asked Najib if he knew who owned shell company that transferred US$30 mil to his account

Bank of Singapore Ltd, the private-banking arm of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC), has fired up to 40 employees over the misuse of medical benefits, according to a CNA report.

Singapore bank fires workers over misuse of medical claims — CNA

The Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA) said&nbsp;there is an urgent need to accelerate replanting to address the issue of ageing oil palm trees, and urges the government to provide replanting tax incentives to support such efforts.

Ageing oil palm trees: MPOA calls for govt incentives to speed up replanting

Genting Malaysia Bhd has dismissed reports linking the group and its deputy chairman and chief executive Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay&nbsp;to supposed discussions relating to the opening of a second casino for Malaysia in Forest City, Johor, to revive the US$100 billion (RM477.60 billion) development.

Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir and his brother Mirzan Mahathir, who have been asked to declare their assets by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), have both denied being investigated by the agency.

The Territorial Sea Act 2012 (Act 750) remains valid and applicable throughout Malaysia, including in Terengganu, unless declared otherwise by the court, says the Prime Minister’s Office,&nbsp;despite the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly's decision to reject its use.

The Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) state by-election&nbsp;is the time for Barisan Nasional (BN) to return Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) favour in assisting Umno candidates in the previous elections, said&nbsp;Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Time for BN to return PH's favour in Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election, says Zahid

The Malaysian government is serious about resolving issues surrounding the palm oil industry in the country, said Plantation&nbsp;and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri&nbsp;Johari&nbsp;Abdul&nbsp;Ghani.

Deutsche Bank AG is putting aside as much as €1.3 billion (US$1.4 billion or RM6.6 billion) in legal provisions, warning this will hit profits.

The bank will book the potential payment in the current quarter, it said in a statement late on Friday. That will impact “second quarter and full-year profitability”, it said, while adding that the ultimate amount of the provisions is not clear yet.

Russia and Ukraine exchanged fire on energy facilities overnight, with an oil refinery damaged in Russia’s Krasnodar region, while Ukraine sustained a missile barrage on gas infrastructure and other targets.

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the government had no plans to temporarily suspend the service of&nbsp;Fennec and HOM helicopters.

KLCI Week Ahead

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