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Bursa Malaysia Volatility: Banking and Chemical Giants Slip as Tech Rallies
Blue-chip stocks faced selling pressure while tech-focused ViTrox Corp defied the broader market trend to lead gains.
Energy Stocks Buck Market Trend As Bursa Banking Sector Faces Selling Pressure
While Petronas Chemicals led a charge for energy-linked counters, broad selling pressure on Bursa Malaysia saw financial and insurance stocks retreat.
RAM Ratings Awards AAA Status to OCBC Al-Amin and OCBC Malaysia
The credit agency has affirmed the highest financial security ratings for both entities, citing robust asset quality and a strong domestic footprint.
Malaysian Banks Post RM9.58 Billion Profit Amid Sector Growth
While industry leaders continue to dominate earnings, smaller players reveal diverging performance trends in the second quarter of 2026.
RHB Lowers Banking Sector Outlook Amid Mounting Funding and Asset Quality Risks
Analysts shift to a neutral stance on Malaysian banks as rising costs and potential credit pressures weigh on the industry.
Maybank Reports Steady Growth With RM2.69 Billion Profit in Q2 2026
Malaysia’s largest lender maintains positive momentum as net profit climbs to RM2.69 billion despite a complex domestic economic environment.
Bank Islam Profits Rise Amidst Malaysia’s Shifting Economic Landscape
Bank Islam posted a solid earnings growth for the first half of 2026, though analysts warn of looming sector-wide headwinds.
Bursa Malaysia Gains Momentum as Cooling Oil Prices Boost Investor Sentiment
Increased buying interest in banking and conglomerate shares helped Bursa Malaysia close higher amid a broader regional recovery.
Bursa Malaysia Resilient As KLCI Closes Weekly Trading Session Higher
The benchmark index recovered from mid-week volatility to post a modest gain despite lingering global economic headwinds.
Bank Islam Chairman Tan Sri Dr Ismail Hj Bakar To Retire
The long-serving chairman will step down from the Islamic banking institution in August 2026 after completing his tenure.
EPF Increases Shareholding in AMMB Holdings Following Market Acquisition
The national retirement fund has strengthened its position in the banking group by acquiring over nine million shares.
