The benchmark FBM KLCI reversed earlier losses in the mid-morning on Tuesday, as index-linked plantation counters lifted sentiments.

At 10am, the FBM KLCI had added 0.15% or 2.28 points to 1,540.89. The index earlier dipped to a low of 1,537.94.

KLCI reverses loss as index-linked plantation counters lift

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia retreated in the mid-morning on Monday after a lacklustre start, against the backdrop of slower-than-expected economic growth of 3% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Stocks on Bursa retreat as sentiment stays tepid

Bursa Malaysia remained positive at mid-morning on Friday, in sync with gains in global stock indices as the US Treasury yields declined and the dollar weakened against the Japanese yen on Thursday.

Bursa stays higher at mid-morning

Bursa Malaysia was mixed at mid-morning on Thursday with the key index slightly down as cautious traders awaited the publication of US retail sales and producer price index (PPI) data over the next two days.

Bursa mixed at mid-morning with key index slightly down

Bursa Malaysia trended lower at mid-morning on Wednesday, tracking the Wall Street, which tumbled after the release of the US consumer price index (CPI) data which was above consensus’ expectations.

Bursa lower at mid-morning following drop in US market

The FBM KLCI fell 1% in the mid-morning on Friday (Nov 25) as profit-taking activities erased gains from a day earlier, as the euphoria over the appointment of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as the 10th prime minister of Malaysia somewhat eased.

KLCI falls 1% as profit-taking halts Anwar-boosted rally

The FBM KLCI fell 1.5% in the mid-morning on Tuesday (Oct 11), tracking overnight losses on Wall Street and against the added factor of the dissolution of Parliament.

KLCI falls 1.5% following dissolution of Parliament

The FBM KLCI fell more than 1% in morning trade on Bursa Malaysia today on broad-based selling as investors weighed factors including the economic impact of the re-enforcement of the movement control order (MCO 3.0) at several places to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

KLCI trails healthcare gauge drop as Covid-19-driven MCO hits sentiment

The main index of Bursa Malaysia remained muted in the mid-morning, while market breadth turned negative in line with lower regional markets.

KLCI stays muted as market breadth negative in line with regional fall

The main index at Bursa Malaysia rose 0.83% at mid-morning Thursday on bargain hunting, tracking regional gains.

At 10am, the FBM KLCI was up 12.99 points to 1,570.54.

KLCI gains 0.83% on bargain hunting in line with regional advance

The main index at Bursa Malaysia pared some of its gains at mid-morning Wednesday, as index-linked glovemakers remained under pressure.

KLCI pares gains as index-linked glovemakers stay pressured

The main index at Bursa Malaysia pared some of its gains at mid-morning today, as regional markets dipped.

At 10.10am, the FBM KLCI was up 4.51 points to 1,574.97. The index had earlier risen to a high of 1,580.68.

KLCI pares gains as regional markets dip

The main index of Bursa Malaysia reversed its loss and ticked higher in the mid-morning today, tracking regional markets, but gains were seen limited.

KLCI reverses loss to tick higher, but gains seen limited

The main index at Bursa Malaysia reversed its earlier gains and drifted lower at mid-morning today, tracking lacklustre regional markets following the overnight decline at US markets.

KLCI reverses gains, dips in line with lacklustre region

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described foreign media reports regarding fuel subsidy cuts as unethical, and said that no final decision had been made at the Cabinet level regarding the issue.

Anwar lambasts foreign media over reports on fuel subsidy cut

The UK’s Labour Party is set to impose value-added tax (VAT) on boarding fees as well as private education in the country if it wins the next election, Financial Times (FT) reported, citing party insiders.

UK’s Labour to impose VAT on boarding fees, private education — FT

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor apologised to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Cabinet ministers who attended the state-level Madani Aidilfitri celebration on Saturday night.

Kedah MB apologises to Anwar, Cabinet over ‘inappropriate remarks’

The federal government has agreed in principle to proposals to convert agricultural land within the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (Mada) area for industrial and commercial development.

Anwar says nod given to conversion of Mada land for industrial, commercial development 

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledged sharp moves in the value of the yen this week, even as she declined to say whether Japan had intervened to support the currency.

Yellen counsels caution on currency intervention after yen surge

Labour wins in the UK’s two biggest cities completed a string of local election successes by opposition leader Keir Starmer that showed his party firmly on course for victory at a general election later this year.

Labour mayor wins cap triumphant election run for Starmer

Paytm appointed new business executives as the troubled fintech firm’s chief operating officer resigned.

Paytm appoints new executives as COO resigns

Warren Buffett said he expects the US government to increase taxes to tackle widening fiscal deficits rather than reduce spending.

Warren Buffett says taxes may rise to offset widening US deficits

Warren Buffett assured Berkshire Hathaway shareholders on Saturday that the executives expected to succeed him were ready for the job, and he heaped praise on Apple although Berkshire trimmed its position in the iPhone maker.

Buffett says Berkshire in good hands, lauds Apple despite lowering stake

China's Ping An Insurance Group Co, the biggest Asian investor in HSBC did not support reappointing chief executive Noel Quinn as a director to the banks board at the its shareholder meeting, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Saturday, as the investor voted against such a move.

Ping An votes against reappointment of HSBC CEO as director — Reuters

China's Ping An Insurance Group Co, the biggest Asian investor in HSBC did not support reappointing chief executive Noel Quinn as a director to the banks board at the its shareholder meeting, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Saturday, as the investor voted against such a move.

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor apologised to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Cabinet ministers who attended the state-level Madani Aidilfitri celebration on Saturday night.

Labour wins in the UK’s two biggest cities completed a string of local election successes by opposition leader Keir Starmer that showed his party firmly on course for victory at a general election later this year.

In the May 6 issues of City &amp; Country, the cover story features Eastern &amp; Oriental Bhd’s (E&amp;O) Andaman Island in Penang. The reclaimed island project is taking shape and will come in two phases. Phase one covers 253 acres, while phase two will cover 507 acres. Reclamation work for phase one started in 2015 and was completed in December 2019. Work on phase two is ongoing, with the entire reclamation exercise set to be completed by December 2028.

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