CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Export Demand Expectations

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today on expectations of stronger export demand in the coming weeks, a dealer said.

Gold Futures Continue To End Higher On Safe-Haven Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, mirroring gains in US Comex gold futures as investors continued to turn to safe-haven assets.

Ringgit Retreats Against US Dollar After Fed Holds Rates

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today following the United States Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged, which supported the greenback.

Ringgit Surges For Third Day, Closing At 3.9175 vs US Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit jumped to a seven-year high to close at 3.9175 versus the US dollar on Wednesday as improved risk sentiment and a softer greenback continued to support the local currency, which rose for the third consecutive day this week.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Supply Tightness Concerns, Firmer Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, supported by greater expectation of supply tightness, said a dealer.

Malaysia's Growth Supported By Solid Fundamentals, Diversified Economy - BNM Governor 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth outlook continues to be supported by solid fundamentals. Our economy is highly diversified and our domestic demand is resilient, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Ringgit Firms To 3.9485 As Weak US Data Pressures Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by weaker US economic data that continued to weigh on the greenback.

IILM sukuk Portfolio At A Record High Of US$6.65 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) said its outstanding short-term sukuk portfolio has reached a new record high of US$6.65 billion.

CPO Futures End Higher On Soybean Oil Strength, Lower Stock Expectations

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, supported by the strength in the soybean oil market, said a trader.

Ringgit Ends At Fresh Seven-year High Of 3.95 Vs US Dollar, New Support Seen At 3.8722

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended at another fresh high in more than seven years against the US dollar today, reaching the 3.95 level, with an economist setting a new support level for the local currency at RM3.8722.

Malaysia's Total Trade To Grow 3-5 Pct In 2026 - Deputy Trade Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total trade is expected to grow moderately between 3.0 and 5.0 per cent this year amid global external headwinds, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Sim Tze Tzin.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures, Falling Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower today, tracking the downward movement in regional rubber futures and benchmark crude oil, said a dealer.