CPO Futures Slip On Cautious Sentiment

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower due to cautious sentiment as investors await upcoming palm oil production outlook data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Association.

Gold Futures End Higher, Tracking US COMEX Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, tracking gains on the United States COMEX gold market.

Weststar Unaffected By West Asia Crisis After Exiting Region

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Weststar Group is not affected by the West Asia crisis, having exited its offshore transportation operations in the region since late last year.

KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today.

Ringgit Advances To End Higher Vs US Dollar On West Asia Ceasefire Hopes

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today as optimism over a potential West Asia ceasefire improved risk appetite.

90 Pct Of Industry Players Expect Supply Chain Disruptions Within Two Weeks — FMM

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- A Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) survey found that 90 per cent of over 200 respondents expect supply chain disruptions within the next two weeks due to the West Asia conflict.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower, CI Retreats 0.86 Pct On West Asia Tensions

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Monday, with the benchmark index retreating by 0.86 per cent as concerns over escalating tensions in West Asia intensified.

At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 14.67 points to 1,680.83 from Friday’s close of 1,695.50.

Geohan's Unit Secures RM103 Mln New Pantai Highway Extension Subcontracts

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Geohan Corporation Bhd’s unit Geohan Sdn Bhd has secured two subcontract packages with a combined value of RM103 million for the New Pantai Highway Extension from IJM Construction Sdn Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday Amid Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished the morning session lower as continued volatility in global conditions was seen in the near term after US President Donald Trump gave Iran a 48-hour deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

RHB Keeps 'Buy' On Kerjaya Prospek After Third Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained a ‘buy’ rating on Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd (KPG) after the group secured its third contract this year.

Gold Futures Likely To See Cautious Trading Next Week

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade cautiously next week, as markets anticipate that central banks will maintain aggressively hawkish stance due to rising energy-driven inflation.

CPO Futures To Trade Higher Next Week Amid West Asia Conflict

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade higher next week amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia, a trader said.