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Gold Futures Close Higher For Third Consecutive Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher for the third consecutive day today, boosted by a lower-than-anticipated United States (US) private employment report, which hinted that the US Federal Reserve may be less cautious about easing rates this year.

FBM KLCI Falls For Second Straight Day Amid Rising External Pressures

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The FBM KLCI extended its decline for a second consecutive day, as investor sentiment remained pressured by rising external risks, particularly weak economic growth in China and stronger-than-expected US economic data. 

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated from yesterday’s gains to close lower against the US dollar on Wednesday, as positive data from the United States prompted investors to return to the greenback.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower In Sync With Regional Peers, CI Hits Intraday Low

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) reversed yesterday’s gains to close lower on Wednesday as investors took profit amid the negative performance of regional peers.

JS-SEZ To Drive Greater Economic Integration, Create More Jobs -- Maybank 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreements will drive greater economic integration, catalysing growth and promoting greater economic participation between the two countries.

Ringgit Likely To Trade On Softer Note Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade on a softer note against the US dollar, remaining within a narrow range next week.

AmInvestment Forecasts RM1.7 Bln Boost To Malaysia's Equity Market From Non-Citizen Employees' EPF Contributions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- AmInvestment Bank Bhd projects that mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions for non-citizen employees could channel up to RM1.7 billion in additional annual inflows into Malaysia’s domestic equity market.

Singapore Economy Grows 4.3 Pct In 4q 2024 – MTI

SINGAPORE, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Singapore's economy grew by 4.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q 2024), slower than the 5.4 per cent expansion in the previous quarter, according to advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).

Malaysia's Economic Momentum To Continue Into 2025, GDP To Grow 6 Pct

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- Building on its strong economic performance in 2024, Malaysia is poised to maintain its growth momentum into 2025, with the gross domestic product (GDP) projected to expand by up to 6.0 per cent, said an economist.

Gig Economy Expands In 2024 Amid Push For Worker Protections

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gig economy has continued its upward trajectory in 2024, with the number of own-account workers, including gig workers, surpassing three million as of September.

High-impact Investments In SOGIP Expected To Begin Operations In 2026-2027 - Hajiji

SIPITANG, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- The Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park (SOGIP), which has secured investments totalling about RM29.87 billion, is expected to begin operations in 2026 and 2027, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Bursa Malaysia Achieves 55 IPOs, Highest In 19 Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd has made a significant achievement in 2024 with 55 initial public offerings (IPOs) listed on the exchange, the highest number of listings recorded in the last 19 years.