Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday Amid US Recession Concerns

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed lower at midday on selling pressure in selected financial services and plantation stocks, as United States (US) equities continued to face volatility due to fresh recessionary concerns.

KKDW-owned Firms Post RM259.97 Mln Pre-tax Profit In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Active companies owned by agencies under the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) recorded a pre-tax profit of RM259.97 million in 2024, Deputy Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang said.

Maintenance Fees: A Snowball That Can Trigger An Avalanche

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The issue of unpaid maintenance fees is a snowballing crisis, that, if unaddressed, can escalate into a major threat to property value and living conditions.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Key Index Slips Below 1,500

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended losses at Wednesday’s opening, tracking overnight declines on Wall Street and regional markets as global economic uncertainties dampened investor sentiment.  

FBM KLCI Futures End Lower, Tracking Cash Market Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking losses in the underlying cash market.  

Rubber Market Closes Slightly Lower On Weaker Regional Futures Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market eased slightly on Tuesday, tracking downward momentum in the regional rubber futures markets as the global sentiment was ruled by worries over global economic slowdown and rising trade war, said a dealer. 

Rubber Market Close Slightly Lower On Weaker Regional Futures Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market eased slightly on Tuesday, tracking downward momentum in the regional rubber futures markets as the global sentiment was ruled by worries over global economic slowdown and rising trade war, said a dealer. 

Gold Futures End Lower As Stronger Greenback Weighs On Market

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday, reflecting losses in the US COMEX gold market due to a stronger greenback amid concerns regarding Donald Trump’s trade policies.

Rubber Market Closes Lower In Tandem With Regional Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market continued its downtrend to close lower today, in tandem with the lower regional rubber futures markets in response to the weak Chinese economic performance, said a dealer. 

Nation Mourns The Passing Of Renowned Economist Kamal Salih

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The nation was shocked by the passing of Tan Sri Dr Kamal Salih today at his residence in Southville City, Dengkil, Selangor, leaving behind a significant legacy in the fields of economics, regional development, and national development policy.

Rubber Market Closes Lower On Concerns Over Global Trade War

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market closed lower on Thursday, tracking the stronger ringgit against the United States (US) dollar as the global economic outlook was dented by ongoing concerns over the global trade war, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As Bargain Hunters Step In After Sell-off

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today as bargain hunting emerged following the recent sell-off.