Crude Oil And Condensate Production Totalled 41.8 Mln Barrels In 3Q 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The production of crude oil and condensate totalled 41.8 million barrels in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024), declining by 8.9 per cent compared to the previous year, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) reported.

Malaysia To Use Soft Power Diplomacy Amid Possible Economic Changes With Trump's Return

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will remain neutral and is prepared to face possible changes in the global economic landscape following Donald Trump’s return as United States (US) president by focusing on soft power diplomacy in dealing with the new administration, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.   

Malaysian Banks To Record Higher Profits In 2025 -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector is projected to continue recording higher profits in 2025, supported by steady loan growth, a stable interest rate environment, and non-interest income, said an economist. 

Global South Should Unite In Response To Trump’s Tariff Threats On BRICS -- Jomo

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The Global South should unite, even in small ways to pursue shared goals, particularly because US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened tariff specifics for BRICS nations.

Gold Futures End Marginally Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended marginally lower today, weighed down by a stronger US dollar and profit-taking, as investors awaited crucial United States economic data to assess the Federal Reserve’s next move on monetary policy. 

Rubber Market Ends Higher Boosted By Gains In Shanghai Rubber Futures

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, driven by sharp gains in the Shanghai rubber futures, supported by positive Chinese economic data, a dealer said. 

Asia Digital Engineering Well-placed To Seek Listing Due To Strong Earnings, Strategic Growth

SEPANG, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service provider Asia Digital Engineering Sdn Bhd (ADE) is set to chalk up significantly higher revenue next year, which will position it well financially to seek listing sooner rather than later.

Ringgit Slightly Higher Against US Dollar In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar in early trade on Monday despite the cautious sentiment following US President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100 per cent tariffs against BRICS nations if they were to create a rival currency to the greenback. 

Global Shipping Costs To Remain High Amid Tariff Threats, Red Sea Challenges

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Global shipping costs are expected to remain high next year, with freight rates likely to continue rising due to ongoing challenges in the shipping industry, including US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats and the situation in the Red Sea.

Gold Futures To Hover In Narrow Range Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to hover within a narrow range next week within its current price, said SPI Asset Management managing director Stephen Innes.

Ringgit Higher Against US Dollar In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar in early trade today amid renewed buying interest, with investors flocking towards the local currency following the Thanksgiving holidays in the United States (US).

Gold Futures Close Lower 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today amid subdued demand, despite positive momentum in the United States COMEX gold market.