RakuCampus - MY

Malaysia may be entering 2026 with more strength than many expect. Despite inflation concerns, global rate changes and geopolitical uncertainty, the market has stayed resilient. Investors are beginning to turn their attention to defensive sectors and long-term fundamentals, while regional cooperation and trade shifts could support Malaysia’s position. As momentum quietly builds, early positioning may make all the difference.

The Malaysian market is regaining strength as retail, REITs, and new IPOs take centre stage. MR DIY’s steady growth, Sunway REIT’s recovery, and the debut of Farmiera on the ACE Market highlight fresh opportunities for traders. Discover how these developments could shape your trading decisions in this week’s RakuCampus Market Playbook.

Malaysia’s stock market is showing steady recovery across key sectors like banking, consumer and construction. With the FBM KLCI still range-bound, traders are urged to stay selective and focus on stocks with strong fundamentals and clear catalysts.

The much-anticipated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping has reignited global trade optimism. Their agreement to cut tariffs and ease export curbs has lifted market sentiment worldwide. Discover how this breakthrough could benefit Malaysia’s key sectors from technology to plantations and how traders can act on these opportunities via Rakuten Trade.

Malaysia’s Budget 2026 channels RM419 billion toward steady, inclusive growth, with RM81 billion for development.