Broader Trade Pacts, Fiscal Reforms Key To Ringgit Stability - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to remain open to a broader range of international trade agreements beyond its traditional markets, particularly the United States and China, to support the stability and further strengthening of the ringgit.

Malaysia, US Trade Rises To RM325.2 Bln In 2024, Driven By E&E Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade performance with the United States (US) increased by 30 per cent to RM325.2 billion in 2024 despite uncertainties in the global trading landscape, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). 

Bursa Malaysia Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) --Bursa Malaysia regained its strength to trend higher in early trade today, tracking Wall Street’s performance last week despite muted global sentiment amid the holiday season.

Ringgit Opens Higher For 12th Consecutive Session

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its upward momentum on Monday, opening higher for the 12th consecutive session ahead of a holiday-shortened trading week leading into the New Year.

Malaysia's 2025 Exports Hit RM1.45 Trillion As Of November

KEPALA BATAS, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s export value reached RM1.45 trillion for the period of January to November this year, while total trade hit RM2.77 trillion for the same period.

Butterworth KTM Station, Air Cargo Terminal Upgrade To Drive More Balanced Development In Penang

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- The upgrade of Butterworth KTM Station and the expansion of the air cargo terminal at Penang International Airport could be important catalysts for achieving more balanced development between Penang Island and Seberang Perai.

Holiday-thinned Trade To Keep Bursa Malaysia Range-bound Next Week

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade largely sideways next week, as holiday conditions continue to dampen market activity, said an economist.

Ringgit To Trade In Narrow Range Against US Dollar In Holiday-shortened Week Ahead

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade in a narrow range next week, hovering between 4.03 and 4.05 against the US dollar amid a holiday-shortened week.

CPO Futures To Trade Lower Next Week Amid Profit-taking

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures are expected to trade lower next week amid profit-taking after recent gains, said Interband Group of Companies senior palm oil trader Jim Teh.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Higher Amid Holiday-shortened Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to maintain a positive trading bias next week, tracking gains in the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX) gold amid a holiday-shortened week due to the New Year celebrations.

KLCI Futures Likely To Be Subdued Next Week Amid Year-end Holidays

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to remain subdued next week, reflecting year-end holiday conditions and movements in the underlying cash market.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Strong Export Demand

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday amid CPO’s stronger export demand numbers, said palm oil trader David Ng.