Rubber Market Ends Higher On Positive US, China Economic Data

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by positive United States and Chinese economic data, a trader said.

Rianlon’s RM1.27 Bln Project Boosts Johor’s High-value Manufacturing Push -- Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Rianlon Corporation’s decision to establish a research and development (R&D) and manufacturing facility in Johor reflects strong and sustained investor confidence in the state as a regional hub for high-value and technology-driven investments.

Gold Futures Likely To See Cautious Trading Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to see cautious trading next week, tracking external developments as well as the performance of the United States COMEX.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Within Narrow Range Next Week Ahead Of BNM OPR Decision

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade within a narrow range against the US dollar next week as investors take a cautious stance ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Jan 22.

Indonesia’s B50 Delay Opens Short-Term Export Window For Malaysian Palm Oil -- Don

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s decision to delay the implementation of the B50 biodiesel mandate presents Malaysia with a short-term opportunity to increase palm oil exports as the commodity’s price is kept stable by the move, according to an academic.

Labuan Hosts First O&G Strategic Dialogue To Address Operational Constraints

LABUAN, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Labuan today hosted the Oil and Gas (O&G) Strategic Dialogue to address operational constraints in the industry and strengthen collaboration between the private sector and government regulators to support local economic growth.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Falling Crude Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed, pressured by falling crude oil prices and the downward momentum in regional rubber futures, a trader said.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Delay In Indonesia's B50 Biodiesel Plan

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, dragged by Indonesia’s decision to delay the introduction of its B50 biodiesel mandate.

Malaysian Glove Makers Eye Margin Growth On Lower Costs In 2026 -- Kenanga

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysian glove manufacturers are expected to continue showing positive signs in their cost structures, which should translate into higher margins and stronger bottom-line performance moving into 2026.

New Alliances, Trade Deals Help Malaysia Reduce Global Risks In 2026 -WEF

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The flip side of concerning global risks has led countries like Malaysia to form new alliances and pursue regional multilateral or bilateral trade agreements to cushion the impact, especially after the United States tariff implementation, said World Economic Forum (WEF) managing director Saadia Zahidi.

Gold Futures Close Firmer In Line With Gains In US Comex

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Monday, tracking gains on the US COMEX, as sentiment improved amid a weaker US dollar and rising concerns over the independence of the US Federal Reserve.

Ringgit Ends Firmer As Concerns Over Fed Independence Weigh On US Dollar

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed firmer against the greenback on Monday as concerns over the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) independence weighed on the American dollar.