Inflationary pressure largely muted last year due to weak demand and government rebates through electricity discount bills, says research house

91-year-old will leave the post after a shareholder meeting in June and become an adviser

Losers thump gainers 995 to 332, while 404 counters unchanged, 467 untraded, 15 suspended

Firm cites Streamyx price adjustments, pandemic for declining revenues, but says profits remain high thanks to lower tax charges

Many sectors awaiting border reopening not only in the country but also abroad, says finance minister

Index hit by fears that a strong recovery in the global economy will fan inflation

Restrictions in key economic areas risks causing slowdown, but not expected to push country into recession

Positive vibes in line with forecasts by local and international agencies that expect a better economic condition this year, says chief statistician

The drop will be driven especially by government’s initiatives under Budget 2021, says Public Investment Bank.

Land of the Rising Sun now expanding from traditional focus on electrical and electronics to highly-value added manufacturing and service sectors, says diplomat

Local benchmark FBM KLCI up 10.99 points from closing yesterday

State-run oil company’s ordinary shares close 9% up, while preferential shared win back 12.2%

Markets jittery about prospects that recovery will lead to rising lending rates