ASEAN Economic Ministers Achieve Key Milestone By Endorsing Priority Economic Deliverables

By Niam Seet Wei, Norsyafawati Ab Wahab, Mohd Khairi Idham Amran, Ahmad Erwan Othman and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KOTA TINGGI, March 1 (Bernama) -- The 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' (AEM) Retreat, which ended Friday at One&Only Desaru Coast resort near here, achieved a significant milestone by endorsing a slew of economic initiatives, including all 18 Priority Economic Deliveràbles (PEDS) which are key towards achieving the ambitious ASEAN Economic Community.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To End At Intraday High On Bargain Hunting, Ci Up 1.32 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped two days of losses to end at its intraday high today, with the composite index gaining 1.32 per cent, driven by bargain hunting following the recent heavy sell-off. 

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Global Trade Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Wednesday, weighed by a downtrend in the regional rubber futures market amid global trade uncertainties, said a dealer.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Trading Session In Positive Territory 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its upward momentum to end the morning trading session in positive territory, buoyed by improved sentiment and buying in selected heavyweights. 

Brunei Seeks Partnership With Sarawak To Boost Clean Energy Initiatives

KUCHING, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Brunei is eager to explore new partnership opportunities with Sarawak to advance clean energy initiatives.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed Amid Global Trade Concerns

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today tracking the performance of regional rubber futures markets amid concerns over escalating global trade tensions, said a dealer.

Ringgit Set To Reach RM4.36 Support Level Amid Optimism Over US Trade Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to move towards its immediate support level of RM4.36 against the US dollar in the coming week, driven by optimism surrounding a less aggressive tariff trade approach by Donald Trump’s administration.

Ringgit Strengthens To A Near 3-Week High As Optimism Grows Over Trump's Tariff Approach

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to rise, reaching a nearly three-week high against the US dollar as optimism increases that the new administration under Donald Trump will take a more targeted and gradual approach to implementing higher import tariffs.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid Cautious Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower for the second consecutive day on Thursday, dragged down by weakness in selected Petronas-related, telco and banking heavyweights, reflecting the cautious sentiment that continues to weigh on regional markets.

Rubber Market Closes Slightly Higher Amid Supply Concerns And Crude Oil Gains

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed slightly higher on Tuesday, driven by concerns over a tight natural rubber supply due to the ongoing wintering and wet weather in major producing countries, said a dealer.

Hartalega Records 3Q Net Profit Of RM19.51 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Hartalega Holdings Bhd has recorded a lower net profit of RM19.51 million for the third quarter ended Dec 31, 2024, compared with a net profit of RM22.38 million posted in the same period a year ago.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) --  Bursa Malaysia finished the morning session lower as selling was seen in selected heavyweights led by Malayan Banking Bhd and Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd.