Analysts Positive On F&N's Outlook Despite Lower 2Q FY2025 Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Analysts remained positive on Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s  (F&N) outlook despite the company reporting a lower net profit for the second quarter ended March 31, 2025 (2Q FY2025).

Nestle Shares Soar Despite Reporting Lower 1Q Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd shares soared in the morning trading session amid posting lower net profit for the first quarter (1Q) of 2025.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Uptrend For Third Day On Renewed Buying Interest

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its uptrend for a third consecutive day on Friday, closing higher on renewed buying interest amid positive regional market performance due to potential de-escalating US-China trade tensions.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Wall Street Boost, Trade Hopes

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as investor sentiment improved on hopes of easing US-China trade tensions and a more consistent tone from US President Donald Trump.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed Tracking Regional Futures Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market was mixed today in line with the performance of regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer. 

Jingxing Group Commits RM1.9 Bln To Malaysia Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Zhejiang Jingxing Paper Joint Stock Co. Ltd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Jingxing Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd, has committed RM1.9 billion to a phase two expansion of its operations in Banting, Selangor.

CGS International Revises Malaysia 2025 GDP Growth To 4.2 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd has revised Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) from 4.6 per cent previously, below the official 4.5-5.5 per cent estimate.

CPO Futures To See Bearish Bias Next Week On Rising Output, Weak Market Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures market is expected to trade with a bearish bias next week given the rising output and weak general market sentiment, said palm oil trader David Ng. 

CPO Futures End Lower As Concerns Over Rising Output Weigh On Market Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) closed lower today for the fifth straight day, as concerns over rising output continued to pile pressure on prices.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar As Tariff Uncertainties Linger

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, but trading remained range-bound as traders continued to monitor uncertainties surrounding US tariff policies.

Rubber Market Extends Lower Downtrend, Tracking Weaker Regional Futures

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market continued to close lower on Wednesday, dragged by losses in regional rubber futures markets, sparked by fears of escalating global trade war, a dealer said.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) ended lower for the second straight day today, tracking weakness in soybean oil futures on both the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and the Dalian Commodity Exchange.