Bursa Malaysia Advances At Midday, CI Up 0.30 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session on a positive note, lifted by sustained buying in selected heavyweights amid year-end window-dressing activities.

Rising Electricity Costs, Green Power Initiatives To Propel Solar Adoption In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Rising electricity costs and corporate requirements to report energy-saving initiatives are set to accelerate solar adoption in 2025, driving solar engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) players' order books to all-time highs.

Window Dressing Activities Likely To Drive Bursa Malaysia Higher Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- Year-end window dressing activities are expected to drive Bursa Malaysia's continued uptrend next week, fuelled by positive sentiment, according to UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd. 

CPO Futures May Be Supported By Weaker Output, Lower Stocks Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a bullish bias next week due to weaker output and lower stock levels, according to palm oil trader David Ng.

FBM KLCI Futures Likely To Trade With Upward Bias Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to continue trading with an upward bias next week due to positive sentiment amid year-end window dressing activities.

Rubber Market Supported By China's Positive Economic Outlook

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market closed mixed on Friday, supported by the performance of its regional peers in response to the positive outlook for China's economy, a dealer said.

SMR 20 Rubber at 1 Week High Amid Stronger Regional Oil Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The local Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) market traded sharply higher to a one-week high mirroring regional rubber futures markets supported by gains in benchmark crude oil prices.

Automotive Sector Revs Up To Another Resilient Performance In 2024 As First National EV Debuts

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- As 2024 draws to a close, the automotive industry stands out not only because of the better-than-expected vehicle sales for the third year running but also due to the much-anticipated launch of Malaysia’s very own electric vehicle (EV).

Rise In Oil Prices Lifts Ringgit Higher At Close

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit maintained its upward trajectory to close higher against the US dollar and major currencies, mainly lifted by rising oil prices.

Steady Buying Pushes FBM KLCI To Close Above 1,600-level

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its positive momentum to finish higher today and above the key psychological level of 1,600, supported by persistent buying in utilities and industrial blue chips, said an analyst.

Malaysia’s November PPI Records Slower Decrease of 0.4 pct -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) declined by 0.4 per cent in November 2024, a slower decrease compared to the 2.4 per cent drop in October 2024, mainly due to the continued contraction in the mining sector, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Local Rubber Market Closes Lower, In Tandem With Regional Downtrend

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market closed lower on Monday, in tandem with the downtrend in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.