Malaysia’s corporate landscape saw a mix of fundraising activities, renewable energy expansion, IPO enthusiasm and balance sheet restructuring dominate headlines, reflecting continued investor appetite for growth and defensive sectors despite broader market caution. Tenaga Advances Renewable Energy Push KL: TENAGA strengthened its renewable energy ambitions after its subsidiary issued RM1.05 billion in Asean Green SRI Sukuk to finance a 500MW solar photovoltaic project in Kedah . The issuance highlights increasing institutional support for green financing and reinforces Tenaga’s long-term transition towards cleaner energy infrastructure. Investors may view the move positively as ESG-linked investments continue gaining traction across regional markets. Mr DIY Expands Funding Flexibility KL: MRDIY raised RM540 million via its maiden bond issuance , with proceeds earmarked for refinancing, working capital and expansion plans. The ...
KUALA LUMPUR (July 7): The FBM KLCI closed down 10.18 points or 0.65% at 1,566.72 today while the FBM ACE was the top percentage gainer after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) cut the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) today to a record low of 1.75%.
Across Bursa Malaysia, 7.78 billion shares worth RM4.93 billion were traded. There were 648 decliners and 428 gainers.
The ACE index closed up 194.09 points or 2.75% at 7,246.90, while the healthcare and REIT indices rose 1.9% and 0.14% respectively.
BNM cut the OPR by 25 bps today to a record low of 1.75%, saying the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global economy is severe and that Malaysia’s economic activity contracted sharply in the second quarter of the year, due to measures introduced to contain the pandemic.
In a statement today, the central bank said Malaysia’s inflationary pressures are expected to be muted in 2020.
In theory, interest rate cuts are good for equities but bad for currencies.
Source: The Edge

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