Only 76 listed companies compliant with Bursa's ESG measures
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 2): Bursa Malaysia Bhd is aiming to bring public listed companies on the environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) journey. In a press…
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KLCI finishes 0.9% higher, lifted by oil and gas, glove heavyweights
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 2): The FBM KLCI finished 14.09 points or 0.9% higher at 1,580.49 points today, lifted by oil and gas (O&G) as well…
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No plans on banning regulated short selling anytime soon, says Bursa CEO
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 2): Bursa Malaysia Bhd has no plans on banning regulated short selling (RSS) again, according to the local bourse’s chief executive officer…
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Inspired by EPF, Maybank says ESG here to stay amid conscious capital shift
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 2): “Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) considerations are indeed here to stay.” The statement by Maybank Kim Eng Group chief executive…
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LTAT cancels plan to take Boustead private
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 2): Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT) has decided not to pursue the privatisation of Boustead Holdings Bhd at this juncture, after taking…
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No renewal of foreign workers’ permits if employers fail to conduct Covid-19 screening on them by Feb 28, says HR minister
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 2): Employers, who do not conduct screening tests on their foreign workers for Covid-19 by Feb 28, will not be able to renew…
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MCO on all states except Sarawak extended until Feb 18, says Ismail Sabri
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 2): The Movement Control Order (MCO) 2.0, scheduled to end on Feb 4 in all states except for Sarawak, has been extended…
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Malaysia’s Covid-19 deaths hit record high of 21, another 3,455 infections reported
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 2): Malaysia reported 21 deaths related to Covid-19 today, the highest number of daily fatalities to date. New infections recorded in the…
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Pharmaniaga to offer two million Covid-19 vaccine doses to economic front liners and foreign workers
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 2): Pharmaniaga Bhd has obtained extra two million Covid-19 vaccine doses from China’s Sinovac Life Sciences Co Ltd, on top of the…
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EVENING 5: Five things you need to know today
EVENING 5: LTAT calls off Boustead privatisation plan Dirty dealings. Corporate battles. Consumer woes. Here are five things you need to know today. 1. LTAT calls…
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XE Market Analysis: Europe – Feb 01, 2021
The dollar has traded modestly firmer so far today, though has remained below recent highs, with most currencies seeing narrow ranges. EUR-USD saw a modest downside drift, dipping back under 1.2100, though remained above its Friday low at 1.2093. USD-JPY settled in a narrow range below the 11-week high seen on Friday at 104.95. The […]
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XE Market Analysis: North America – Feb 01, 2021
The DXY dollar index edged out a six-week high at 90.91, with the dollar tracking a rise in U.S. Treasury yields. EUR-USD concurrently ebbed to a five-day low at 1.2069, and USD-JPY tested Friday’s 11-week peak at 104.95. Cable ebbed back after coming within a few pips of 32-month highs, and the greenback marked modest […]