KLCI Futures Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were lower in early trading on Monday.

Additional 200,000 SMEs To Benefit From New E-invoicing Exemption Threshold -- Samenta

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- An additional 200,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are expected to be exempted from e-invoicing following the government’s announcement to raise the exemption threshold to RM1 million, starting in 2026.

LPPSA Boosts Funding Strategy Via Rated Sukuk Programme, Supporting Govt's fiscal Aspiration

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- The Public Sector Home Financing Board (LPPSA) is set to make history by launching its first-rated sukuk programme next year, a strategic move aimed at expanding its funding ecosystem while supporting the government’s efforts in prudently managing the country’s liabilities. 

Malaysia’s Banking Sector Resilient Amid Tariff Pressures, Expected To Hold Steady In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector ended 2025 on a firmer footing, charting steady loan growth, stable asset quality and sustained profitability despite a year clouded by global trade tensions, while the outlook for next year remains steady amid a diversified portfolio.

World Bank: Malaysia Shows Strong Progress In Reducing Poverty, Must Now Focus On Inclusive Growth

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has commended Malaysia for its strong progress in reducing poverty, particularly hardcore poverty, while noting that further improvements in education and health outcomes are crucial to support inclusive and equitable growth.

AirBorneo To Start Jetplane Operations In July 2026 — Abang Johari

KUCHING, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Sarawak-owned airline AirBorneo will begin operating jet aircraft from July next year as part of the state’s plan to strengthen regional air connectivity, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, supported by expectations of a United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cut, which keeps investors drawn to the safe-haven asset.

CPO Futures Seen Trading In ‘Yo-yo’ Pattern Next Week Amid Year-end Slowdown

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures market is expected to trade in a volatile “yo-yo” pattern next week, as year-end holidays lead to reduced participation from international traders,  a trader said.

Rubber Market To See Mixed Performance Amid Ongoing Supply Concerns Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to show mixed performance amid ongoing natural rubber (NR) supply concerns due to heavy rains in major producing regions, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

KLCI Futures Likely To See Uptrend Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to see an uptrend next week, tracking the underlying cash market.

CPO Futures Rebound After Two-day Slide On Bargain Buying

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped a two-day losing streak to close higher on Friday, supported by bargain buying following a bullish recovery in Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) refined, bleached, and deodorised (RBD) palm olein futures, a researcher said.

Gold Futures End Higher As US Dollar Weakens Ahead Of Fed Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, buoyed by a weaker US dollar amid rising expectations of a US interest rate cut, as markets look ahead to key US inflation data before next week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting.