One-stop SME Portal To Be Launched This Month — Steven Sim

BUTTERWORTH, May 9 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (MECD) will launch a one-stop portal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) this month to facilitate access to information related to financing, training and various government support programmes.

KLCI Futures To Trade In Cautious Mode Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade in cautious and range-bound mode as investors adopt a wait-and-see approach amidst the ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.

Rubber Market Expected To Trade In Cautious Mode Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade in cautious mode, driven by tight supply due to the El Niño season and West Asia peace talks.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade Lower Next Week Amid Falling Crude Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade lower next week, following a drop in crude oil prices below US$100 per barrel, a trader said.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Within RM3.90–RM3.95 Level Next Week Ahead Of Trump-Xi Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade between RM3.90 and RM3.95 against the US dollar next week ahead of a key meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade In Narrow Range On Expectations Of Easing West Asia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade within a narrow range of US$4,680 to US$4,780 per troy ounce next week, on expectations of easing tensions in West Asia.

Bursa Malaysia To Trade Range-bound Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in range-bound mode next week after the benchmark index, FBM KLCI, successfully breached above the 1,750 level, supported by improving global risk appetite and Wall Street’s repeated record highs, said an analyst. 

CPO Futures End Lower Amid Ongoing West Asia Peace Talk

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday, as markets continue to focus on the ongoing West Asia peace talks, a trader said.

ADB To Mobilise US30 Bln By 2030 To Support ASEAN Countries

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today will mobilise US$30 billion (US$1 = RM3.91) by 2030 to help ASEAN nations advance long-term development priorities and withstand external shocks.

Petrol, Diesel Supply More Stable Following Govt's Proactive Measures -- PM Anwar

From Niam Seet Wei

CEBU (The Philippines), May 8 (Bernama) -- The government has assured that the nation’s petrol and diesel supply is more stable following the government’s proactive measures, particularly under the management of Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Not All EVs Will Become Expensive After CBU Duties Return - Sim

BATU KAWAN, May 8 (Bernama) -- Claims that all electric vehicles (EVs) will become more expensive following the reimposition of import duties on completely built-up (CBU) EVs from July are inaccurate, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Minister Sim Tze Tzin. 

Ringgit Eases Against Greenback Ahead of US Non-farm Payroll Report Release

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against major and regional currencies including the US dollar at the close on Friday as investors remain cautious ahead of the United States non-farm payrolls (NFP) report amid renewed escalation in the West Asia conflict.