Gold Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today despite a minor decline in the United States COMEX gold market.

Standard Chartered Global Research: BNM To Likely Keep OPR Unchanged At 3.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Standard Chartered Global Research expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 3.0 per cent at its monetary policy decision on Jan 22.

Bursa Malaysia Maintains Positive Momentum At Noon

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its uptrend at midday, supported by buying activity in selected heavyweight stocks, particularly in industrial products and services, utilities, and financial services.

Ringgit Likely To Trade At Around 4.50 Against US Dollar Next Week

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade at around 4.50 against the US dollar next week as markets brace for Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan 20, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

U Mobile To Roll Out 5G In 15-18 Months, IPO By End Of 2025 – Vincent Tan

KLANG, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s second 5G network operator, plans to roll out its second 5G network within the next 15 to 18 months, according to chairman Tan Sri Vincent Tan.

MIDF Forecasts 4.6 Pct Growth For Malaysia In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to grow at a pace of 4.6 per cent this year, driven by increased domestic spending and investment, alongside continued expansion in external trade, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

CPO Futures Extend Downtrend On Weaker Demand

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended its downtrend today on weaker demand from key market destinations, namely India, China and the European Union. 

Gamuda's Share Price Up After Securing RM8 Bln Penang LRT Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd’s share price on Bursa Malaysia was higher at mid-morning after its consortium was appointed as the main contractor to deliver the first civil works package worth over RM8 billion for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.

Malaysia's 2025 GDP Steady At 5 Pct - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to hold steady at five per cent in 2025, consistent with the government’s target of 4.5 to 5.5 per cent, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

BMI Ups Its End-2025 Ringgit Forecast To RM4.40 Per USD

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, has revised its end-2025 forecast for the ringgit to RM4.40 per US dollar (USD) from RM4.50 previously.

Malaysia’s IPI To Grow 3.0–4.0 Pct in 2025 – MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd expects Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) to sustain positive growth in 2025, projected at 3.0–4.0 per cent, following an estimated 3.4 per cent expansion in 2024.  

U Mobile Likely To Collaborate To Defray 5G Capex Estimated At RM3 Bln-RM4 Bln -- RHB Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd is likely to enter into network collaborations to defray 5G capital expenditure (capex) estimated at RM3 billion-RM4 billion following its selection as the second 5G network access provider, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd.