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Rubber Mixed, Lesser Commodities Cocoa And Pepper Remain Resilient In 2025

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s rubber industry recorded a mixed performance this year, with output and exports, including external demand for gloves contracting, while the lesser commodities of cocoa and pepper bucked the trend by showing resilience.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weak CBOT Performance

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, weighed down by weaker soybean oil performance on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), a trader said.

Gold Futures End Lower Ahead Of US Non-Farm Payrolls Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today ahead of the release of US non-farm payrolls (NFP) data. 

Ringgit Continues To Climb Against Greenback Ahead Of US NFP Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its upward momentum on Tuesday, closing against the greenback at the 4.08 level ahead of the release of US nonfarm payrolls (NFP) data later tonight.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher For Fourth Consecutive Session

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its positive performance, closing higher for a fourth consecutive session, supported by improving local market sentiment underpinned by a firm domestic macroeconomic backdrop.

Negeri Sembilan Unveils US$20 Bln Nilai Photonic AI Manufacturing City

SEREMBAN, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Negeri Sembilan has announced the development of the Nilai Advanced Photonic AI Manufacturing City, the first large-scale photonic computing and semiconductor initiative of its kind in the world.

Palm Oil Industry To Remain Stable In 2026, Focusing On R&D, Yield Improvement – Johari

BANGI, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil industry is expected to remain stable and competitive next year, driven by continued emphasis on research and development (R&D), yield improvements and sustainable practices in line with global market requirements, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

South Korea Eases Discount Rate Rules For Non-Life Insurers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The recent easing of discount rate regulations by South Korea’s financial authorities will alleviate pressure on the solvency position of the country’s non-life insurers, according to a new AM Best commentary.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Tracking Weaker Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated from yesterday’s gains to open lower on Tuesday, tracking weaker regional markets and a softer overnight performance on Wall Street.

CPO Futures End Mostly Lower On Weak Demand, Rising Production

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly lower today on weak demand and rising production.

Ringgit Ends Firmer Vs Greenback Ahead Of Key US Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended firmer against the US dollar on Monday, extending gains after hovering near the 4.09 level last week, as investors remained constructive ahead of upcoming key US data.

FBM KLCI Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today.