Affin Hwang IB, CBOE In Partnership To Introduce VIX® Futures In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) — Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd has partnered with Cboe Global Markets Inc to introduce VIX® Futures to local investors.

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.

Gold Keeps Shining, But The Spark To Hit US$5,000 Isn’t There Yet

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- When Bernama first reported in March that gold had caught fire and could potentially climb towards US$5,000 per troy ounce by year-end, the precious metal was already rewriting the record books. 

Malaysia's October Exports Due To Winning Multi-Market Strategy -- Economist

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s record export growth in October, rising 15.7 per cent year-on-year to RM148.32 billion, the highest ever, highlights the success of its geoeconomic hedge strategy, said IPPFA Sdn Bhd director and country economist Mohd Sedek Jantan.

Gold Futures End Higher On Expectations Of Dovish Fed Policy

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today as investors expect upcoming US economic data to push the Federal Reserve (Fed) toward a more dovish stance in December, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

ASEAN Must Act On Tariff Fallout With Clearer Trade Rules -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must address the immediate fallout from the rise in tariffs by defining the rules of origin more clearly, closing transhipment loopholes, and developing trade diversion safeguards, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Africa’s Rapid Growth A Hedge For Malaysia Against Geopolitical Uncertainties -- Academician

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The African continent’s rapid economic growth presents export opportunities for Malaysia to reduce reliance on traditional partners and possibly hedge itself against geopolitical uncertainties, University of Nottingham Malaysia assistant professor of business economics Dr Tan Chee Meng said.

Lendlease REIT Nears Completion Of Jem Office Divestment 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Lendlease Global Commercial Trust Management Pte Ltd, the manager of Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (Lendlease REIT), announced that the condition precedent for the divestment of the Jem office component has been fulfilled, with completion expected by Nov 12.

Central Bank Buying Set To Boost Gold Futures Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade higher next week, supported by continued buying by global central banks despite elevated prices.

Gold Futures End Higher Amid US-China Trade Spat

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Tuesday, as investors turned to the safe-haven asset to hedge against market volatility amid trade tensions between the United States and China.

Ringgit Up Against Major Currencies But Eases Vs Greenback Amid US-China Trade Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 -- The ringgit slipped further against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday as investors turned to the greenback to hedge against market volatility amid escalating trade tensions between the United States and China.

SAMENTA Welcomes Budget 2026 As A Positive, Pragmatic Plan For SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) has described Budget 2026 as a positive and pragmatic plan that recognises the critical role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in driving and sustaining Malaysia's economic growth.