Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Ends Mixed, Tracking Regional Futures

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Monday while tracking the performance of regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Banks In Malaysia, APAC Economies Less Impacted By Higher Energy Prices - Moody's Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Banks in Malaysia and some Asia-Pacific (APAC) economies will be less impacted by higher energy prices, according to Moody’s Ratings.

Malaysia’s PPI Records 5.4 Pct Increase In April 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) rises 5.4 per cent in April 2026 against 1.1 per cent in the previous month, the highest increase since August 2022, mainly driven by higher crude oil and petroleum-related product prices, said the Statistics Department (DOSM). 

KPK, KPDN Collaborate To Improve Agricommodity Logistics Chain -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will collaborate to improve the agribusiness sector’s logistics chain in response to the impact of the global supply crisis.

B15 Implementation In Peninsular Malaysia Will Not Affect Palm Oil Exports -- Noraini

PUTRAJAYA, May 25 (Bernama) -- The B15 biodiesel implementation in Peninsular Malaysia starting June 1 is set to strengthen the country’s energy security without affecting palm oil export volume while also helping to support the local palm oil industry and accelerate the national green agenda.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower On Selling Pressure

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower as continued selling on selected heavyweights, led by the industrial products and services and utilities counters, weighed on market sentiment.

Singapore Maintains 2026 GDP Growth Forecast At 2.0-4.0 Pct

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, May 25 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s economy is expected to maintain growth of 2.0 per cent to 4.0 per cent in 2026 despite rising downside risks of the West Asia conflict, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback On Improved Sentiment

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, supported by improved market sentiment amid investor optimism over possible progress in negotiations between the United States and Iran.

CPO Futures To Trade With Bearish Bias Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with a bearish bias next week amid weakness in the crude oil market, said a trader.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Soybean Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Friday, supported by stronger soybean oil prices, said a trader.

Gold Futures Close Lower On Stronger US Dollar, Fed Rate-hike Bets

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, tracking weaker performance in the United States COMEX market as the US dollar strengthened on higher crude oil prices which raised expectations for interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Friday as bargain hunting resurfaced following several weak trading sessions.