Gold Futures Extend Gains, On Track To Hit US$3,800 Level Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27  (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives may breach the US$3,800 mark next week, underpinned by persistent safe-haven demand and anticipation surrounding key United States labour data.

Ringgit Holds Steady Against Greenback Amid PBoC Fixing

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit held steady against the US dollar at opening on Thursday, amid the recent People's Bank of China’s (PBoC) pressure on market sentiment.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Oil Prices

By K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower today, pressured by falling oil prices, a dealer said.

RON95 Price Cut Seen Easing Inflation And Supporting Growth -- OCBC Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The RON95 petrol rationalisation plan, which sets the price of the fuel to RM1.99 from RM2.05 per litre starting Sept 30, 2025, is expected to contain inflationary pressures in the country and provide a boost to growth, said OCBC Global Markets Research.

S&P Global Ratings Reaffirms Malaysia’s Sovereign Credit Ratings, Stable Outlook - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has reaffirmed Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings at ‘A-’ with a stable outlook, underscoring confidence in the country’s macroeconomic management despite global trade uncertainty, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).

Cautious Trade Seen For Malaysian Rubber Market Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade range-bound next week as traders assess the global market environment.

HDC Announces BerryPay Expansion Into Algerian Market

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) today announced the expansion of Malaysian financial technology (fintech) firm BerryPay (M) Sdn Bhd into the Algerian market through a partnership with DIGITEC, a subsidiary of Algeria’s ABD Invest Group.

Budget 2026 To Prioritise Fiscal Consolidation, Reform And Good Governance - OCBC Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The upcoming Budget 2026 is expected to continue focusing on modest fiscal consolidation even as external headwinds build, according to OCBC Bank. 

Bursa Malaysia Set To See Quiet Trade Next Week With Fomc Meeting In Focus

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to move within the 1,580 to 1,620 points range in subdued trading next week due to a holiday-shortened period, with investors’ focus on the upcoming US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

Ringgit Opens Higher As Weak US Jobs Data Hits US Dollar

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday as the greenback retreated after weaker United States (US) jobs data raised expectations of interest rate cuts.

Kenanga IB Holds Malaysia's 2025 Manufacturing Growth Forecast At 3.9 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) is maintaining its 2025 manufacturing growth forecast for Malaysia at 3.9 per cent, down from 4.3 per cent last year, citing a cautious outlook for external trade.

Planted Oil Palm Area To Hit 5.64 Mln Hectares In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The total planted oil palm area is forecast at 5.64 million hectares, slightly up from 5.61 million hectares in 2024, said Plantation and Commodities Deputy Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.