Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday supported by news on the United States’ (US) extension of its 90-day tariff truce with China until Nov 10, lifting market sentiment.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Rally To 5th Day, Ends Above 1,560 Resistance Level

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its rally for the fifth consecutive day, breaching the 1,560 resistance level, underpinned by renewed investor appetite for data centre plays, and improving signals from geopolitical trade negotiations.

Gold Prices To Rise 10 Pct By September On Possible Fed Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Gold is expected to increase by a further record-breaking 10 per cent in September from the current level of US$3,370 per ounce, driven by expectations that the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) will lower its interest rates.

Lotte Chemical Titan Trims 2Q Net Loss To RM173.09 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Bhd (LCT) has narrowed its net loss to RM173.09 million in the second quarter of its financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 (2Q FY2025) from a net loss of RM248.88 million in the same period in FY2024. 

Rubber Market Closes Lower On Regional Futures, Crude Oil Price Losses

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market has continued to end lower today, tracking losses in regional rubber futures markets and crude oil prices, a dealer said.

13MP: Malaysia's Economic Prospects Influenced By Global Developments And Domestic Challenges

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The prospects for the country’s economic growth are closely linked to the global economic environment, which is expected to moderate during the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period due to various current challenges, according to the 13MP Main Document 2026-2030, themed "Redefining Development."

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market finished lower today, influenced by declining crude oil prices, as markets weighed United States (US) President Donald Trump’s 50-day ultimatum for Russia to end the Ukraine war, along with threats of sanctions on buyers of Russian oil, a dealer said.

Ringgit Eases Against US Dollar Amid Cautious Market Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed easier against the US dollar on Monday, tracking the performance of its regional peers, as market sentiment remained extremely guarded while the foreign exchange market navigated a period of economic uncertainties.

Gold Shines As Safe Haven Amid Global Uncertainty - Malaysia Gold Association

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Global demand for gold bars as a secure investment is on the rise, particularly among central banks and high-net-worth individuals, according to the Malaysia Gold Association.

It’s Time To Reset Southeast Asia, Europe Partnership On Equal Terms Both In Ties And Trade - PM Anwar

From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj

PARIS, July 4 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in a bold remark called for the need to redefine the terms of engagement between Southeast Asia and Europe, as equals, as co-creators, and as partners in both ties and trade, in a world yearning for balance.

Geopolitical Tensions, Abrupt Airspace Closures Keep Malaysian And Global Airlines On High Alert

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aviation sector is on high alert, prioritising safety to avoid a repeat of the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 more than a decade ago. The heightened caution follows a wave of airspace closures by Arab states after Iran launched a missile strike on a United States (US) base in Qatar.

Malaysia Exploring New Palm Oil Markets Amidst Geopolitical Conflicts - Johari

KOTA BHARU, June 21 (Bernama) -- The government is exploring new markets for Malaysia’s palm oil in an effort to reduce the nation’s reliance on major exporting markets affected by geopolitical conflicts.