Gold Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Tuesday as gold prices hit a more than two-week high after US President Donald Trump said he was removing US Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, a move seen as eroding the American central bank's independence and undermining confidence in US assets.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Soybean Oil

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking weaker soybean oil prices and expected higher output in the coming weeks, a trader said.

Ringgit Slips Against Greenback On Profit-Taking Ahead Of US Economic Data Release

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the American dollar on Tuesday on profit-taking ahead of the release of US economic data later today and toward the end of the working week.

Ringgit Slips Against Greenback On Profit-Taking Ahead Of US Economic Data Release

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the American dollar on Tuesday on profit-taking ahead of the release of US economic data later today and toward the end of the working week.

Overall Impact Of SST Implementation On Households Estimated To Be Low And Manageable -- Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The overall impact of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) implementation on households is estimated to be low and manageable, based on early Ministry of Finance (MOF) projections, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

CPO Futures End Lower, Tracking Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed down by losses in soybean oil on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), a trader said.

Gold Futures End Higher On Weaker US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today following a weaker US dollar. 

13MP Drives Regional Connectivity, Strengthens Economy Through JS-SEZ, Other Initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) --   The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) emphasises strengthening regional connectivity by enhancing Malaysia’s engagement and role on the global economic stage.

Demand For Traditional Japanese Porcelain To Expand In Malaysia

ARITA (Japan), Aug 24 (Bernama)  -- The demand for traditional Japanese porcelain with aesthetic designs will continue to expand in Malaysia and other overseas markets, said Shobido-Honten, a porcelain trading company based in the town of Arita in the Saga prefecture.

Malaysia's Leading Index Eases 0.2 Pct In June 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Leading Index (LI) annual growth rate saw a marginal 0.2 per cent decline in June 2025, at 113.4 points compared with 113.6  points  a year ago, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).  

Earthy Aromas, Wooden Drawers Of Herbs And Roots Mark Kedai Ubat Kien Fatt’s Heritage

By Karina Imran & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Along a busy stretch of Petaling Street, where tourists bargain for souvenirs and traders call out their goods, stands an old shop Kedai Ubat Kien Fatt, in a heritage building that embodies elements of Malaysia’s unity.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, after the United States (US) Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell signalled a possible interest rate cut in September.