CPO Futures To See Limited Trading Next Week Due To Aidilfitri Break

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to see limited trading next week due to the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday, said Interband Group of Companies senior palm oil trader Jim Teh.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Regional Rubber Futures Losses

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Friday, weighed down by losses in the regional rubber futures markets as investors remained cautious ahead of United States (US) President Donald Trump's tariff agenda.

Ringgit Gains At Open, Boosting Appeal Among Emerging Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar this morning as investors viewed Malaysia’s political and policy stability favourably among emerging markets, boosting the currency’s appeal amid mixed global sentiment.  

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting, Tracks Wall Street Gains

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, boosted by bargain hunting following yesterday’s weakness and supported by positive cues from Wall Street overnight.

Seize EM Opportunity With Reforms, Investment Push - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should seize the opportunity to differentiate itself positively in political and policy stability among emerging markets (EMs) by accelerating foreign and domestic direct investment, leveraging a broadly favourable global backdrop.  

BNM To Ensure Monetary Stability Amid Global Challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will remain steadfast in ensuring monetary stability to support sustainable economic growth in the long term.

Risks Remain Contained For Non-residential Property Sector Despite Office, Retail Challenges – BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – Risks in the non-residential property (NRP) sector remained contained in the second half of 2024 despite continued challenges in the office space and shopping complex segments (OSSC), Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said in its Financial Stability Review released today.

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings For Sun Hung Kai Properties Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed Hong Kong’s Sun Hung Kai Properties Insurance Limited (SHKPI) financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent), with a stable outlook.

Ringgit Edges Higher At Opening on Expectations Of Limited Impact From US Tariffs 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher today on expectations that Malaysia will be among the least affected by the US government's implementation of reciprocal tariffs on April 2, given that the country is seen as having one of the lowest tariff rates.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Lower Next Week On Cautious Sentiment

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade sideways, with a slight tendency to decline next week, as various industries remain cautious about Donald Trump’s tariff policies, said industry expert Denis Low.

AM Best Affirms Australia’s Pacific International Insurance Ratings 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- AM Best, a global credit rating agency, has affirmed Australia’s Pacific International Insurance Pty Limited (Pacific) financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good), with a stable outlook.

Hanoi Re Credit Ratings Affirmed Good - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed Hanoi Reinsurance Joint-Stock Corporation’s (Hanoi Re) financial strength rating (FSR) of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating (Long-Term ICR) of “bbb” (Good), and the Vietnam National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (Exceptional).