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On the Malaysian front – Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz has announced that the 2021 Budget will be unveiled on Nov 6 – with focus on 4 areas which are caring for the people, steering the economy, sustainable living and enhancing public service delivery. Under the economy sector, key

The Malaysia stock market has finished higher in three straight sessions, rising more than 15 points or 1 percent along the way. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now rests just above the 1,565-point plateau and it's tipped to open in the green again on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian marke

Ahead of Thursday's holiday for Vesak Day, the Malaysia stock market had finished lower in two of three trading days since the end of the four-day winning streak in which it had climbed almost 40 points or 3 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now rests just above the 1,375-point plateau altho

The Malaysia stock market has finished higher in back-to-back trading days, rising almost 20 points or 1.3 percent along the way. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index remains just beneath the 1,400-point plateau and it may add to its winnings on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbea

The Malaysia stock market bounced higher again on Wednesday, one session after it had ended the seven-day winning streak in which it had spiked more than 70 points or 5.3 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now rests just above the 1,450-point plateau and it may add to its winnings on Thursday

Asia FX and Gold early morning views The upward momentum in risk appetite continues unabated as the markets focus on abundant liquidity and hopes for an economic upswing. The liquidity angle isn’t a new development as central banks and governments have been laying it on thick, but with economies eme

The popularity of cryptocurrencies in Malaysia swells during lockdown Many traditional investment strategies have become unworkable as the pandemic has sent stock indices spiraling downwards and limited the upward mobility of most fiat currencies. In April, two of Malaysia's government-approved cryp