CPO Futures Close Higher On Expectations Of Softer Output, Rising Demand

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, supported by expectations of softer output and improving demand in the weeks ahead.

Gold Futures Ends Lower Despite Gains In US COMEX

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Tuesday due to profit-taking, despite the precious metal’s stronger performance in the US COMEX.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Steady Oil, Mixed Regional Cues

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, supported by steady crude oil prices and mixed trends in regional rubber futures, a dealer said.

Penang Regional Development Authority Plans To Build 5,000 Houses In Five Years

TASEK GELUGOR, Dec 30 (Bernama) — The Penang Regional Development Authority (PERDA) plans to build 5,000 houses in Seberang Perai Utara over the next five years, with a development value exceeding RM1 billion for the people of Penang.

Malaysia's Inflation To Remain Low, Stable Ahead -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation is expected to remain low and stable moving forward, although the expanded sales and service tax (SST) may introduce modest upward pressure, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Ringgit Continues Upward Momentum, Opening Slightly Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continues its upward momentum, opening slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, as the greenback weakened ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes today.

CPO Futures Retreat As Market Weighs Rising Stockpiles

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday as the market remained wary of rising stock levels.

Gold Futures End Lower Tracking US COMEX

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday tracking the weaker performance in the US COMEX.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Ringgit Support, Firmer Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Monday, supported by a weaker ringgit against the US dollar and firmer crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Malaysia's PPI Down 1.8 Pct In November 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) eased further by 1.8 per cent in November 2025 from a 0.1 per cent decrease in October 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia’s E-Commerce Stays Resilient, Future Growth To Focus On Service Quality

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s e-commerce sector remains resilient despite shifting consumer behaviour and global economic uncertainty, with the next phase of growth expected to focus more on execution than expansion, particularly in providing consistent, affordable, and reliable services.

Holiday-thinned Trade To Keep Bursa Malaysia Range-bound Next Week

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade largely sideways next week, as holiday conditions continue to dampen market activity, said an economist.