Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Uptrend, Wet Weather

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Tuesday, supported by a regional uptrend in rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Ringgit Ends Lower Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty After Venezuela Attack

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the greenback on Monday, as markets shifted toward safe-haven currencies amid rising geopolitical uncertainty after the US attack on Venezuela over the weekend, an analyst said.

Rubber Market Ends Higher, Tracking Regional Futures

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad and Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday in tandem with the uptrend in the regional rubber futures markets and a weaker ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said. 

Bursa Malaysia Up 0.33 Pct On Firmer Risk Appetite At Mid-day

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The benchmark index for Bursa Malaysia rose 0.33 per cent at mid-day on firmer risk appetite, as more investors returned after the year-end break, with buying seen in selected heavyweight counters.

Kenanga IB: Petrochemical Prices May See Short-term Upside In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Petrochemical prices in 2026 could enter a short-term bull cycle despite a weak near-term macroeconomic backdrop, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Higher In Cautious Early Trade

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher in early trade as investors took a cautious stance ahead of a potential Chinese New Year (CNY) rally, with Venezuela-related developments having little impact on local sentiment.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Lower As Risk Aversion Lifts US Dollar

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Monday as global risk appetite turned more cautious, prompting investors to pare exposure to emerging-market assets.

2025: The Year Everything Shifted For Malaysia's Oil And Gas Sector, Momentum To Continue

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is entering 2026 with its oil and gas sector still standing firm, but the ground beneath it is shifting faster than at any point in decades.

Brent Holds Above US$70 On Geopolitical Risk Premium - Rystad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Energy markets opened the week on a firm footing, with Brent crude oil holding above US$70 (US$1=RM4.21) a barrel, supported by a sizeable geopolitical risk premium, Rystad Energy said.

AI Uncovers Trillion-Barrel Potential In Existing Oil Fields, Says Wood Mackenzie

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Existing oilfields could supply up to one trillion barrels of crude through 2050 without major new discoveries, according to analysis by energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie.

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Bursa Malaysia Extends Uptrend At Midday On Banking, Construction Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its upbeat momentum at midday, buoyed by buying interest in most heavyweights, particularly banking and construction counters, amid improving market sentiment, analysts said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher On Stronger Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, buoyed by renewed buying in heavyweight banking and telecommunications stocks amid improved market sentiment.