FBM KLCI Futures Softer At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts opened softer on Friday, tracking weaker sentiment in the broader market.

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Weaker Output Outlook, Stronger Soybean Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their gains to close higher on Thursday, driven by expectations of weaker output in the coming weeks, coupled with stronger soybean oil prices, said palm oil trader David Ng.

FBM KLCI Futures End Higher, Tracking Gains In Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, tracking gains in the underlying cash market.

FBM KLCI Futures Open Firmer

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts opened firmer on Thursday, tracking improved sentiment in the broader market.

CPO Futures Extend Gains To Above RM4,500 On Weaker Output Outlook

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued to close higher on Wednesday, rising above RM4,500 a tonne on anticipation of weaker output in the coming weeks.

Gold Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Wednesday amid sustained demand for the commodity due to global economic uncertainty.

FBM KLCI Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Wednesday, tracking losses in the underlying cash market.

Budget 2026: Digital Banks Hope Targeted Subsidies, Cash Aid Channelled Via Their Platforms 

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) – Digital banks are urging the government to prioritise the distribution of targeted subsidies and cash aid in Budget 2026 through digital banking platforms, highlighting their potential to deliver a more equitable and efficient system.

CPO Futures End Higher On Firm Crude Oil, Steady Demand

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, lifted by stronger crude oil prices, steady demand and optimism over Indonesia’s progress on its B50 biodiesel programme.

Gold Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Tuesday, mirroring a fresh record high on US COMEX gold as strong demand persisted amid global economic uncertainty.

FBM KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Tuesday, tracking losses in the underlying cash market.

EPF To Auto-Enrol Non-Malaysian Employees From October 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Non-Malaysian employees holding a Visitor’s Pass (Temporary Employment) or an Employment Pass will be automatically registered as members from October 2025, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) said.