Rubber Market Ends Higher Amid Gains In Regional Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, with both SMR 20 and latex-in-bulk climbing to fresh 2026 highs.

Singapore Maintains 2026 GDP Growth Forecast At 2.0-4.0 Pct

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, May 25 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s economy is expected to maintain growth of 2.0 per cent to 4.0 per cent in 2026 despite rising downside risks of the West Asia conflict, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).

Ringgit Firmer Against US Dollar AS Stronger Export Performance Lifts Market Sentiment

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit firmed against the US dollar as market sentiment improved on the back of Malaysia’s trade performance, which rose 28.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to a record RM336.73 billion in April 2026.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday on continued buying activities in selected financial services and plantation counters. 

Rubber Market Expected To Continue Upward Trend Next Week

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to continue its upward momentum next week, supported by firm crude oil prices and potential supply disruptions.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia As Oil Prices Support Energy Counters

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Last-minute buying lifted Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index, reversing earlier losses as higher oil prices boosted sentiment for energy- and chemical-related counters.

Oil Prices Surge On Potential Prolonged Blockade At Strait Of Hormuz

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Oil prices surged above US$120 per barrel on Thursday as US President Donald Trump warned Iran that US naval blockade at the Strait of Hormuz could last months. 

Bursa Malaysia Trade Choppy As Caution Persists Amid West Asia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded choppily in early dealings, with sentiment cautious amid external uncertainties, traders said.

UAE Exit Eroding OPEC Production Discipline; Strait Of Hormuz Risks Persist

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) exit from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies (OPEC+) is unlikely to destabilise the alliance in the near term.

Bursa Malaysia Up At Midday, Led By Banking, Industrial Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the morning trading session higher, supported by continued buying interest in heavyweights, particularly banking and industrial products counters, amid improved sentiment following the renewed US-Iran ceasefire.

Malaysia Balances Legal Rights With Diplomacy As Strait Of Hormuz Blockade Tests UNCLOS

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s ability to negotiate with Iran to secure safe passage for its crude oil imports through the vital Strait of Hormuz is not indicative of a failure of the principles of international maritime law, but rather reflects the reality that rights under law often require diplomatic backing, said a logistics expert.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Gains, Turning Lower At Midday On Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier gains to end the morning session lower, as investors turned cautious ahead of the United States-Iran ceasefire deadline, coupled with selling pressure in selected financial heavyweights.