Oil price concerns drag Bursa Malaysia lower in early trade
Weak sentiment following the fall in global oil prices, pushed share prices on Bursa Malaysia to open marginally lower this morning.
Tue Jul 26 2016
AirAsia shares rise in early session
AirAsia Bhd's share prices soared in the early session today on a news report that the airline would be taken private.
Wed Oct 07 2015
Alarm bells ring as China sinks, dollar tumbles
Alarm bells rang across world markets on Monday as a 9 percent dive in Chinese shares and a sharp drop in the dollar and major commodities panicked investors.
Mon Aug 24 2015
Kering shares drop on struggling Gucci sales
Share prices of French luxury and sports clothing group Kering fell sharply in Paris Wednesday on news of disappointing first quarter performance by its Gucci unit.
Wed Apr 22 2015
Bursa Malaysia opens on firm note
Share prices on Bursa Malaysia extended last week's gain to open higher today on continued buying interest in heavyweights.
Mon Apr 06 2015
Missing jetliner is not a factor in Bursa Malaysia's decline
External factors, and not the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, have influenced the decline in share prices on Bursa Malaysia.
Sun Mar 16 2014
Dubai stocks dive 7% as Gulf markets hit by Syria crisis
Dubai share prices dived 7.0 percent on Tuesday, leading the falls as Gulf Arab stock markets took a hit from fears of possible US military intervention in Syria.
Tue Aug 27 2013
Share prices on Bursa Malaysia open lower
Share prices on Bursa Malaysia opened lower today as profit-taking on blue chips extended ahead of the weekend amid bearish Wall Street sentiments, dealers said.
Fri May 10 2013
Share prices firmer at mid-day
Share prices ended the morning session firmer today and in line with regional markets, with interest seen in selected heavyweights and lower-liners.
Fri Mar 08 2013
Share prices higher at midday
Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher today in tandem with the firmer regional markets, dealers said.
Wed Feb 13 2013
Key heavyweights push share price higher
Buying interest for key heavyweights helped push share prices higher on Bursa Malaysia on Wednesday.
Wed Jan 30 2013
Share price fall could draw investors
The fall in share prices on Bursa Malaysia has made it more attractive for investors to come in, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.
Tue Jan 22 2013
Share prices close sharply lower
Patimas Computers eased one sen to 12.5 sen and Krisassets Holdings shed 2.5 sen to 8.5 sen The Media Shoppe was flat at 8.5
Mon Jan 21 2013
Bursa share prices stay in negative territory
Share prices on Bursa Malaysia stayed in negative territory at mid-afternoon in tandem with weaker regional Asian markets.
Wed Jan 16 2013
Share prices open firmer in sync with US' positive leads
Share prices on Bursa Malaysia were firmer in early trading Monday in sync with positive leads from the United States, dealers said.
Mon Nov 05 2012
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024