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LTAT to gradually tap foreign markets to enhance portfolio returns
KUALA LUMPUR: The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) plans to gradually expand its investment footprint overseas as part of efforts to enhance portfolio returns, with a small deployment expected as […]
Bursa Malaysia opens higher, tracks Wall Street gains on Trump pause
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday after a long weekend, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as easing geopolitical tensions lifted sentiment and supported early trading. Read full […]
Ringgit opens higher against greenback as West Asia conflict shows signs of de-escalation
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as global risk sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump signalled a de-escalation in the West Asia conflict. Read full […]
Trading ideas: Yinson, Alam Maritim, Poh Kong, Berjaya Property, Maybulk, Eonmetall, Leader steel
KUALA LUMPUR: Stocks to watch on Tuesday include Yinson Holdings Bhd, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd, Maybulk Bhd, Eonmetall Group Bhd and Leader Steel Holdings Bhd, Alam Maritim Resources Bhd and […]
Wall Street indexes rally after Trump postpones strikes on Iran’s power plants
THE three main U.S. stock indexes finished Monday’s session up more than 1% as oil prices fell after President Donald Trump said he had ordered the military to postpone strikes […]
Higher project flows forecast for Muhibbah
PETALING JAYA: Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd may see higher project flows for its key divisions of construction, cranes and shipyards in light of rising crude oil prices. Read full story […]
Labour market steady for now
PETALING JAYA: The ongoing conflict within the Middle East is not expected to have any immediate repercussions on the local labour market, say economists. Read full story Date: 24 March, […]
Challenges likely for PetChem on oversupply
PETALING JAYA: The operating landscape this year for the petrochemicals industry is likely to remain challenging, says PETRONAS Chemicals Group Bhd (PetChem). Read full story Date: 24 March, 2026 7:02 […]
Inflation risk on higher energy prices
PETALING JAYA: Elevated energy prices triggered by the war in the Middle East may fuel inflation and cloud Malaysia’s trade outlook, although the country is a net energy exporter. Read […]
Countries tripping over US tariffs
ON March 11, the United States initiated investigations regarding the acts, policies, and practices of 16 economies under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974. Read full story Date: […]