Bursa Malaysia closed at a two-year high on Wednesday with the key index rising 0.63%, driven by a positive outlook on the local bourse and amid an upbeat performance by regional peers.

Bursa races to two-year high as investors turn bullish

Bursa Malaysia continued its upbeat momentum to end higher for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, thanks to buying from local and foreign institutions, said an analyst.

Bursa ends higher on buying support from local and foreign institutions

Bursa Malaysia ended higher for the fourth consecutive day on Monday with the key index rising 0.78%, tracking the mostly higher performance in regional markets.

Bursa extends gains for fourth straight day, KLCI up 0.78%

Bursa Malaysia ended the week mixed on Friday with buying in selected heavyweights and commodity-related stocks amid the negative sentiment on regional markets, said an analyst.

Bursa ends mixed amid weak regional sentiment

Bursa Malaysia continued its upbeat momentum to end higher for the second straight day on Thursday, due to an improvement in sentiment and a resurgence in bargain-hunting following the recent downturn, said an analyst.

Bursa closes higher on improved sentiment, bargain hunting

Bursa Malaysia snapped four consecutive days of losses to end higher on Wednesday as bargain hunting emerged following the recent sell-off, said an analyst.

Bursa snaps four-day losing streak to end higher

Bursa Malaysia ended lower for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, tracking the weak global sentiment due to the Middle East conflict, said an analyst.

Bursa closes lower, tracking weak global sentiment

Bursa Malaysia ended trading at an intraday low on Monday due to weak investor sentiment amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, said an analyst. 

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 8.51 points, or 0.55%, to 1,542.53 from last Friday’s close of 1,551.04.

Bursa closes lower on weak sentiment due to geopolitical tensions in Middle East

Bursa Malaysia closed mixed on Friday, trended within a tight range as investors exercised caution amid the volatile sentiment across the region, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd.

Bursa closes mixed on cautious mood

Bursa Malaysia closed marginally lower on Tuesday, attributed to profit-taking activities ahead of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd.

Bursa closes lower on profit taking ahead of Raya holidays

Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Monday, in tandem with most regional markets spurred by the upbeat momentum on Wall Street last Friday, said an analyst.

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 4.73 points, or 0.3%, to 1,559.98 from last Friday’s close of 1,555.25.

Bursa ends higher in tandem with most regional peers

Bursa Malaysia traded in a tight range on Friday as investors exercised caution amid the negative performance across the region, said an analyst.

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) added 2.01 points, or 0.12%, to 1,555.25 from Thursday’s close of 1,553.24.

Bursa closes marginally higher amid cautious mode

Bursa Malaysia rebounded strongly to end higher on Thursday, making a swift recovery of its losses from the previous session, supported by mostly upbeat regional markets, said an analyst.

Bursa makes swift rebound to close 1% higher

Bursa Malaysia drifted lower on Wednesday as the key index snapped a three-day winning streak, taking a cue from the negative developments on Wall Street overnight, said an analyst.

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) shed 10.98 points, or 0.7%, to 1,537.01 from Tuesday’s close of 1,547.99.

Bursa drifts lower on negative Wall Street performance

The government will continue to monitor the impact on inflation in the country following the announcement of a more than 13% increase in civil servants' salaries this December.

Anwar: Putrajaya will keep eye on inflation rate following civil service pay hike

US private payrolls increased more than expected in April, suggesting that the labor market maintained its momentum early in the second quarter.

US private payrolls beat expectations in April 

Yum Brands reported a fall in quarterly global same-store sales on Wednesday, hurt by choppy demand for its KFC and Pizza Hut brands from inflation-weary consumers in the United States as well as in overseas markets.

KFC parent Yum reports surprise drop in global same-store sales on weak demand

Shell has exited China's power markets as part of CEO Wael Sawan's drive to focus on more profitable operations including its natural gas and oil businesses.

Shell exits China power market businesses

The retail price of RON97 petrol remains unchanged at RM3.47 per litre, with RON95 also unchanged at RM2.05 per litre, from May 2 to May 8, according to the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday.

Fuel prices unchanged till May 8

The dollar edged towards its highest level this year against a basket of peers and US share futures dipped on Wednesday ahead of a Federal Reserve policy decision, though trading was thin with many European and Asian markets closed.

Dollar near five-month highs ahead of Fed policy decision

Bitcoin slid by almost 6% on Wednesday, having posted its worst monthly performance in April since late 2022, as investors pulled money out of cryptocurrencies ahead of an interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve later.

Crypto washout sends bitcoin below US$58,000 into bear market

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that any party associating him and the government with a purported casino project in Forest City must face legal action.

Those who spread lies on Forest City casino project ought to be jailed, says PM

Details regarding the salary increase for civil servants will be announced during the tabling of Budget 2025 in October this year.

Details of civil servants’ wage hike to be announced in Budget 2025, says Fahmi 

China's Huawei Technologies has moved the high-profile chief of its consumer business, Yu Chengdong, to a new role as chair of the unit, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

Huawei's high-profile consumer CEO Richard Yu shifts role

Yum Brands reported a fall in quarterly global same-store sales on Wednesday, hurt by choppy demand for its KFC and Pizza Hut brands from inflation-weary consumers in the United States as well as in overseas markets.

Shell has exited China's power markets as part of CEO Wael Sawan's drive to focus on more profitable operations including its natural gas and oil businesses.

The government will continue to monitor the impact on inflation in the country following the announcement of a more than 13% increase in civil servants' salaries this December.

US private payrolls increased more than expected in April, suggesting that the labor market maintained its momentum early in the second quarter.

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