MIDA: Catalysing Malaysia's Economic Resilience, Future Growth In A Dynamic Global Landscape

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s investment landscape in 2024 has once again showcased its resilience and adaptability, with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) at the forefront of driving economic growth through strategic investments, human capital development, digital and green economy initiatives.

Bullish Bias Predicted For CPO Futures Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a bullish bias next week, according to palm oil dealer David Ng. 

Rubber Market Expected To Trade Slightly Upward Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade slightly upward next week tracking the performance of regional rubber futures markets, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (Margma).

Gold Futures Maintain Uptrend To End Higher

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued its uptrend for the fourth consecutive day to end the week higher as traders stayed cautious over the policies of the new United States (US) administration under Donald Trump.

SMR 20 Ends Higher On Regional Rubber Market Gains, Stimulus-Driven Optimism

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) closed higher today, supported by an uptrend in regional rubber futures markets and gains in benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Bursa Malaysia Mixed At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session on a mixed note, reflecting the slightly cautious market sentiment, in line with the sideways trading seen across Asian equities.

Bursa Malaysia Higher In Early Trading Amid Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to positive territory in early Friday trading, driven by bargain hunting as investors seized opportunities after recent declines.

Gold Futures Close Higher For Third Consecutive Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher for the third consecutive day today, boosted by a lower-than-anticipated United States (US) private employment report, which hinted that the US Federal Reserve may be less cautious about easing rates this year.

ASEAN Must Embrace Regional Industrial Policy Amid US-China Rivalry 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should pursue a wide industrial policy amid the rising protectionism and tariff walls set off by the intensifying United States (US) and China rivalry. 

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Uptrend, Stable Crude Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) — The local rubber market closed higher on Thursday, bolstered by an uptrend in regional rubber futures markets and steady benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Ringgit On Right Track, Supported By Strong Fundamentals And Growth Prospects - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is heading in the right direction, reflecting the country's strong economic fundamentals and growth prospects for the next couple of years, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

ASEAN’s Neutrality Gives Malaysia Its Golden Moment In Its Chairmanship - Tengku Zafrul 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- In the era of the United States-China decoupling and deglobalisation, ASEAN’s fierce neutrality and non-alignment could be the only, truly precious factor that could ‘save’ many of the world’s critical supply chains.